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Skeates Family History

Skeates Surname Meaning

variant of Skeet with post-medieval excrescent -s. See also Skeat Skate.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skeates family from?

You can see how Skeates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeates family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skeates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Skeates families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Skeates's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Skeates families in 1891.
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What did your Skeates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skeates. 20% of Skeates men worked as a Painter and 77% of Skeates women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skeates were Wharf Worker S Rly He Wo and Housewife.

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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

  • Painter
    20%
  • Head Gardener
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Wharf Worker S Rly He Wo
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Skeates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeates 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Skeates. 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 423 military records available for the last name Skeates. For the veterans among your Skeates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeates lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Skeates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Skeates in 1957 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeates ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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