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Skaith Family History

Skaith Surname Meaning

see Skeath.

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


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Where is the Skaith family from?

You can see how Skaith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Skaith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Skaith families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Skaith's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Skaith families in 1891.
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What did your Skaith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skaith. 80% of Skaith 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
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Skaith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Skaith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaith 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Skaith. 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 87 military records available for the last name Skaith. For the veterans among your Skaith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaith lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Skaith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skaith in 1970 was 74, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skaith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaith 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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