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Skutt Family History

Skutt Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Scutt. In Wiltshire the name sometimes occurs in the same parishes as Scott but whether they are variants of the same name or are surnames of different origin is impossible to say without genealogical evidence.

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


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Where is the Skutt family from?

You can see how Skutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Skutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Skutt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Skutt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Skutt families in 1891.
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What did your Skutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, G W R Engine Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skutt. 100% of Skutt men worked as a G W R Engine Driver and 70% of Skutt 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

  • G W R Engine Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Worker
    10%
  • Household Duties
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skutt 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Skutt. 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 375 military records available for the last name Skutt. For the veterans among your Skutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skutt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skutt in 1962 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skutt 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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