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Skeavington Family History

Skeavington Surname 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: Skeffington, Kennington, Bevington, Elvington, Headington, Yelvington

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Where is the Skeavington family from?

You can see how Skeavington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeavington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skeavington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Skeavington families living in Derbyshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Skeavington's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Skeavington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeavington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skeavington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Smallholder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skeavington. 100% of Skeavington men worked as a Smallholder and 100% of Skeavington 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

  • Smallholder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skeavington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Skeavington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeavington 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Skeavington. 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 12 military records available for the last name Skeavington. For the veterans among your Skeavington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeavington lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Skeavington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Skeavington in 1967 was 84, and 75 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeavington 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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