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Skuse Family History

Skuse Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Skewes. The surname is now found mainly in Gloucestershire and Avon

and was also taken to southwestern Ireland in the 17th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skuse family from?

You can see how Skuse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skuse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skuse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 214 Skuse families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skuse's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Skuse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skuse 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 Skuse 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 Skuse. 17% of Skuse men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Skuse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skuse were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%
  • Lorry Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skuse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skuse. For the veterans among your Skuse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skuse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Skuse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skuse in 1963 was 62, and 77 in 2003.

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