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Skeith Family History

Skeith Surname Meaning

see Skeath.

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


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Where is the Skeith family from?

You can see how Skeith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skeith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Skeith families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeith's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Skeith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeith 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 Skeith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skeith. 100% of Skeith 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skeith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Skeith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeith 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Skeith. 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 245 military records available for the last name Skeith. For the veterans among your Skeith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeith lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Skeith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skeith in 1967 was 63, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skeith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeith 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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