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Skeets Family History

Skeets 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: Skeens, Skeete, Sheets, Skeels, Skees, Beets, Sweet, Kees, Peets

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Where is the Skeets family from?

You can see how Skeets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeets family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeets families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Skeets families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Skeets's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skeets families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeets 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 Skeets ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Photo Process Etcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skeets. 100% of Skeets men worked as a Photo Process Etcher and 63% of Skeets 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

  • Photo Process Etcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Home Duties
    38%

What Skeets family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skeets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeets 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Skeets. 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 192 military records available for the last name Skeets. For the veterans among your Skeets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeets lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Skeets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skeets in 1954 was 41, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skeets

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeets 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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