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Origins of the Skeates surname

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About the Skeateses

We have a total number of 2650 records for people with the last name Skeates.

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Where do most Skeateses live?

In 1921, most Skeateses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Skeateses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,310 records for the Skeates surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Skeateses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Skeates first names?

  • William
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Skeateses

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

Common Female occupations for Skeateses in 1921
Laundress

13

Domestic Servant

10

General Servant Domestic

8

None

8

Dressmaker

7

Common Male occupations for Skeateses in 1921
Bricklayer

13

Agricultural Labourer

12

Carter On Farm

7

Farmers Labourer

7

Accountant

5

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