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Skayman Family History

Skayman Surname Meaning

see Scaman.

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


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Where is the Skayman family from?

You can see how Skayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skayman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Skayman families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Skayman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skayman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skayman 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 Skayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skayman. 58% of Skayman men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 75% of Skayman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skayman were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    58%
  • General Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Skayman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Skayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skayman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skayman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Skayman. For the veterans among your Skayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skayman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Skayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skayman in 1978 was 72, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skayman 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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