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Skitten Family History

Skitten 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: Kitten, Skipton, Kittel, Slatten, Sletten, Tritten, Skillen, Slotten

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Where is the Skitten family from?

You can see how Skitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skitten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Skitten families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Skitten families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Skitten's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Skitten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skitten 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 Skitten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skitten. 60% of Skitten 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Skitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skitten 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Skitten. 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 11 military records available for the last name Skitten. For the veterans among your Skitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skitten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skitten 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 Skitten

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