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Skidgel Family History

Skidgel Surname Meaning

English (Devon): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skidgel family from?

You can see how Skidgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skidgel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skidgel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Skidgel families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Skidgel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Skidgel families in 1891.
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What did your Skidgel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skidgel. 100% of Skidgel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Skidgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skidgel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Skidgel. 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 244 military records available for the last name Skidgel. For the veterans among your Skidgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skidgel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skidgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skidgel in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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