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Skott Family History

Skott 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: Slott, Stott, Shott, Scott, Spott, Kott, Skutt, Szott, Ott, Cott

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Where is the Skott family from?

You can see how Skott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Skott families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Skott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Skott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skott 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 Skott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skott. 100% of Skott men worked as a Farm Carter and 60% of Skott 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

  • Farm Carter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    40%

What Skott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Skott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skott 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Skott. 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 170 military records available for the last name Skott. For the veterans among your Skott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Skott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skott in 1964 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skott 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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