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Skivington Family History

Skivington Surname Meaning

see Skeffington.

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


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Where is the Skivington family from?

You can see how Skivington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skivington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skivington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Skivington families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Skivington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skivington families in 1891.
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What did your Skivington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skivington. 43% of Skivington men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Skivington 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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Platers Helper (shipyard
    29%
  • Motor Driver Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 364 immigration records available for the last name Skivington. 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 435 military records available for the last name Skivington. For the veterans among your Skivington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skivington lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Skivington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Skivington in 1951 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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