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Skirton Family History

Skirton Surname Meaning

see Skerton.

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


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Where is the Skirton family from?

You can see how Skirton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Skirton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Skirton families living in Somerset. This was about 56% of all the recorded Skirton's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Skirton families in 1891.
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What did your Skirton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer General O A P and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skirton. 100% of Skirton men worked as a Labourer General O A P and 78% of Skirton 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

  • Labourer General O A P
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

What Skirton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Skirton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirton 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Skirton. 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 39 military records available for the last name Skirton. For the veterans among your Skirton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Skirton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skirton in 1973 was 73, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirton 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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