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Skaton Family History

Skaton 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: Seaton, Staton, Katon, Slaton, Stanton, Satin, Sato, Kato, Caton

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Where is the Skaton family from?

You can see how Skaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skaton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Skaton family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaton's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Skaton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Skaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaton 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skaton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Skaton. For the veterans among your Skaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Skaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Skaton in 1966 was 65, and 78 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaton 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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