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Origins of the Skeggs surname

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About the Skeggses

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Where do most Skeggses live?

In 1921, most Skeggses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Skeggses

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We have 4,650 records for the Skeggs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Skeggses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Skeggs first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Skeggses

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

Common Female occupations for Skeggses in 1921
Laundress

25

Dressmaker

24

General Servant Domestic

18

Domestic Servant

15

General Servant

15

Common Male occupations for Skeggses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

51

General Labourer

43

Carman

34

Farm Labourer

27

Bricklayer

11

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