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Skeffington Family History

Skeffington Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Skeffington (Leicestershire) from an Old English personal name Sceaft + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’. The initial consonant Sh- was changed to Sk- due to Scandinavian influence. The surname was later brought to Ireland in 1529 by Sir William Skeffington Lord Deputy of Ireland under Henry VIII.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heffington, Huffington, Kennington, Pennington, Ellington, Remington

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Where is the Skeffington family from?

You can see how Skeffington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeffington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skeffington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Skeffington families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Skeffington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skeffington families in 1891.
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What did your Skeffington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skeffington. 100% of Skeffington men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Skeffington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Skeffington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeffington 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skeffington. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 521 military records available for the last name Skeffington. For the veterans among your Skeffington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeffington lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skeffington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skeffington in 1961 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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