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Skea Family History

Skea Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Skea in Deerness (Orkney) which is apparently named with Old Norse skeith ‘racecourse for horses’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Skea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skea families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 19 Skea families living in Durham. This was about 70% of all the recorded Skea's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Skea families in 1891.
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What did your Skea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skea. 100% of Skea 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Skea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skea 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Skea. 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 480 military records available for the last name Skea. For the veterans among your Skea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Skea in 1964 was 74, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skea 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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