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Skevington Family History

Skevington Surname Meaning

see Skeffington.

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


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Where is the Skevington family from?

You can see how Skevington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skevington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skevington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Skevington families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Skevington's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Skevington families in 1891.
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What did your Skevington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skevington. 60% of Skevington men worked as a Carpenter and 74% of Skevington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skevington were N H Jockey and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • N H Jockey
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Skevington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skevington 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Skevington. 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 448 military records available for the last name Skevington. For the veterans among your Skevington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skevington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Skevington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skevington in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 1999.

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