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Origins of the Skedgell surname

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About the Skedgells

We have a total number of 396 records for people with the last name Skedgell.

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Where do most Skedgells live?

In 1921, most Skedgells lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Skedgells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 377 records for the Skedgell surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Skedgells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Skedgell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Sarah Ann
  • Ruth

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Common jobs for Skedgells

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

Common Female occupations for Skedgells in 1921
Charwoman

4

General Servant Domestic

4

House Servant

4

Servant

3

Domestic Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Skedgells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

8

Able Seaman

7

Farm Labourer

5

Fitter

5

Cook & Steward

4

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