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Skiffington Family History

Skiffington Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Skeffington.

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


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Where is the Skiffington family from?

You can see how Skiffington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiffington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skiffington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Skiffington families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Skiffington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skiffington families in 1891.
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What did your Skiffington ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Skiffington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiffington 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skiffington. 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 739 military records available for the last name Skiffington. For the veterans among your Skiffington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiffington lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skiffington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skiffington in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiffington 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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