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Skentelbery Family History

Skentelbery 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: Engelbert, Steckelberg, Setterberg, Engelberg, Schenkelberg, Seeley

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Where is the Skentelbery family from?

You can see how Skentelbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skentelbery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Skentelbery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Skentelbery families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Skentelbery's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Skentelbery families in 1891.
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What did your Skentelbery ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Skentelbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skentelbery 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Skentelbery. 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 55 military records available for the last name Skentelbery. For the veterans among your Skentelbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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