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Skinnion Family History

Skinnion Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kinnison, Kinion, Kinnon, Binnion, Shinnick, Shannon, Sinton, Kington

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Where is the Skinnion family from?

You can see how Skinnion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skinnion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skinnion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Skinnion family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skinnion's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Skinnion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skinnion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skinnion ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skinnion ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Skinnion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skinnion census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Skinnion. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Skinnion. For the veterans among your Skinnion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skinnion lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Skinnion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skinnion in 1966 was 76, and 72 in 2000.

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