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Skett Family History

Skett Surname Meaning

see Skeet and Skitt.

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


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Where is the Skett family from?

You can see how Skett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Skett families living in Warwickshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Skett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Skett families in 1891.
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What did your Skett 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 Skett. 43% of Skett men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Skett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skett were Steel Polisher Cycle Trade and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    43%
  • Gravel Digger
    29%
  • Steel Polisher Cycle Trade
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Telephonist
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skett 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Skett. 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 171 military records available for the last name Skett. For the veterans among your Skett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skett lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Skett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skett in 1980 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skett 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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