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Skeats Family History

Skeats Surname Meaning

see Skeates.

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


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Where is the Skeats family from?

You can see how Skeats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeats family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skeats families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Skeats families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Skeats's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Skeats families in 1891.
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What did your Skeats 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 Skeats. 40% of Skeats men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Skeats women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skeats were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    40%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Gas Fitter
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Skeats family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Skeats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeats 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Skeats. 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 356 military records available for the last name Skeats. For the veterans among your Skeats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeats lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Skeats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skeats in 1972 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeats 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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