Origins of the Skeen surname
About the Skeens
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Interesting facts about Skeen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Skeen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1837.
What are the most common Skeen first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Skeens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Skeens in 1921
Dressmaker
15
Annuitant
10
Dress Maker
7
Laundress
7
Cotton Weaver
6
Common male occupations for Skeens in 1921
Farm Hands
18
Farmer
15
General Farmers
12
Shepherd
12
Joiner
11
