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Skarritt Family History

Skarritt 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: Skerritt, Starritt, Sarratt, Starrett, Sharrett, Starratt, Sharratt

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Where is the Skarritt family from?

You can see how Skarritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarritt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skarritt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Skarritt family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarritt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Skarritt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarritt 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 Skarritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skarritt. 60% of Skarritt men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Skarritt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Skarritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarritt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Skarritt. 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 40 military records available for the last name Skarritt. For the veterans among your Skarritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarritt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Skarritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skarritt in 1962 was 76, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skarritt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarritt 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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