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Skedgell Family History

Skedgell Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Skedgell family from?

You can see how Skedgell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skedgell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skedgell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Skedgell families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Skedgell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Skedgell families in 1891.
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What did your Skedgell 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 Skedgell. 34% of Skedgell men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 80% of Skedgell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skedgell were Farmer Assisting Father and House Wife.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer Assisting Father
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • House Wife
    20%

What Skedgell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Skedgell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skedgell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Skedgell. 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 69 military records available for the last name Skedgell. For the veterans among your Skedgell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skedgell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Skedgell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skedgell in 1966 was 93, and 94 in 2000.

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