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Origins of the Skeat surname

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About the Skeats

We have a total number of 952 records for people with the last name Skeat.

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Where do most Skeats live?

In 1921, most Skeats lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Skeats

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 847 records for the Skeat surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

Who were Skeats most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Skeats.

What are the most common Skeat first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Skeat family members

Common jobs for Skeats

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Skeats in 1921
Widow

8

Domestic Servant

3

Dressmaker

3

House Keeper

3

House Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Skeats in 1921
Bricklayer

25

Agricultural Labourer

7

Brick Layer

6

Carpenter

5

Coal Miner

5

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