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Origins of the Skeats surname

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About the Skeatses

We have a total number of 3330 records for people with the last name Skeats.

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Where do most Skeatses live?

In 1921, most Skeatses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Skeatses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,970 records for the Skeats surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Skeatses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Skeats first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Skeatses

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

Common Female occupations for Skeatses in 1921
Domestic Servant

17

Laundress

16

Dressmaker

13

General Servant Domestic

11

General Servant

9

Common Male occupations for Skeatses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

25

Chimney Sweep

13

Blacksmith

11

Gardener

10

General Labourer

9

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