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Skues Family History

Skues Surname Meaning

see Skews.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Skues family from?

You can see how Skues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skues family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skues families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Skues families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Skues's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skues families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skues surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skues ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skues. 100% of Skues men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Skues 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper Retired
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skues 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Skues. 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 93 military records available for the last name Skues. For the veterans among your Skues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skues lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Skues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skues in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 1997.

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