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Skidge Family History

Skidge 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: Skidgel, Bridge, Ridge, Akridge, Seide, Fridge, Sledge, Skibbe

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Where is the Skidge family from?

You can see how Skidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skidge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skidge family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Skidge's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Skidge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skidge 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 Skidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skidge. 100% of Skidge men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Skidge 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skidge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Skidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skidge 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skidge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skidge. For the veterans among your Skidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skidge lifespan?

Average Skidge life expectancy in 1994 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skidge 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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