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Skingsley Family History

Skingsley Surname Meaning

see Skingley.

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


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Where is the Skingsley family from?

You can see how Skingsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skingsley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Skingsley families living in Essex. This was about 49% of all the recorded Skingsley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Skingsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skingsley 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 Skingsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skingsley. 43% of Skingsley men worked as a Gardener and 88% of Skingsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skingsley were General Labourer and 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

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Milk Roundsman
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Skingsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skingsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skingsley 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Skingsley. 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 188 military records available for the last name Skingsley. For the veterans among your Skingsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skingsley lifespan?

Average Skingsley life expectancy in 1985 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skingsley 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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