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Skeoch Family History

Skeoch Surname Meaning

From one or more places called Skeoch (Ayrs, Lanarks, Dumfriess, Stirlings). Skeoch near Mauchline (Ayrs) appears to be the principal source.

The place-name appears to be from Gaelic sgitheach ‘hawthorn, whitethorn’.

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


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Where is the Skeoch family from?

You can see how Skeoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeoch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skeoch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 16 Skeoch families living in Northumberland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Skeoch's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Skeoch families in 1891.
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What did your Skeoch 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 Skeoch. 100% of Skeoch men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Skeoch 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skeoch. 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 211 military records available for the last name Skeoch. For the veterans among your Skeoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeoch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Skeoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skeoch in 1959 was 64, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeoch 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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