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Skeet Family History

Skeet Surname Meaning

English: variant of Skeete. In the US this surname is common among Native Americans (Navajos) in NM and AR.

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


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Where is the Skeet family from?

You can see how Skeet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 148 Skeet families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Skeet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skeet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeet 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 Skeet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skeet. 13% of Skeet men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Skeet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skeet were Cowman and Private Means.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Cowman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Skeet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Skeet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeet 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Skeet. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Skeet. For the veterans among your Skeet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skeet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skeet in 1962 was 85, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skeet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeet 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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