Origins of the Skafte surname
About the Skaftes
We have a total of 165 records for people with the last name Skafte.
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Interesting facts about Skafte
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Skafte surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Skafte first names?
Hans
Charles Henry
Mary
Mary Hannah
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Common jobs for Skaftes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Skaftes in 1921
Tailoress
4
Living On Own Means
3
House Duties
2
Assistant Teacher (Sc)
1
Cook Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Skaftes in 1921
Ship Broker
4
Tailor
4
Book Keeper
1
Clerk Ship Brokers
1
Clerk To Commission Merchant
1
