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Skewis Family History

Skewis Surname Meaning

see Skews.

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


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Where is the Skewis family from?

You can see how Skewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skewis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skewis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Skewis families living in Cornwall. This was about 30% of all the recorded Skewis's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Skewis families in 1891.
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What did your Skewis ancestors do for a living?

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

What Skewis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skewis 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Skewis. 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 228 military records available for the last name Skewis. For the veterans among your Skewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skewis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Skewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Skewis in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skewis 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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