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Skerratt Family History

Skerratt Surname Meaning

see Scarratt. see Skerritt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skerratt family from?

You can see how Skerratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skerratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Skerratt families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Skerratt's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Skerratt families in 1891.
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What did your Skerratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skerratt. 100% of Skerratt men worked as a Commercial Traveller and 86% of Skerratt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Traveller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Dress Machinist
    3%
  • Sewing Machinist
    3%

What Skerratt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skerratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerratt 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Skerratt. 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 167 military records available for the last name Skerratt. For the veterans among your Skerratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerratt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Skerratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skerratt in 1971 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerratt 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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