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Skith Family History

Skith 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: Smith, Seith, Stith, Weith, Seth, Kitt, Koth, Raith, Spitz, Faith

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Where is the Skith family from?

You can see how Skith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skith family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Skith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Skith families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Skith's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Skith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skith 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 Skith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skith. 100% of Skith women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Skith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skith 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Skith. 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 70 military records available for the last name Skith. For the veterans among your Skith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skith lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skith 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skith

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