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Origins of the Skerten surname

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About the Skertens

We have a total number of 220 records for people with the last name Skerten.

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Where do most Skertens live?

In 1921, most Skertens lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Skertens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 190 records for the Skerten surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Skertens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Skertens.

What are the most common Skerten first names?

  • Richard
  • Arthur
  • Ellen
  • Emily

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Common jobs for Skertens

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

Common Female occupations for Skertens in 1921
Button Hole Machinist

2

House Servant

2

Assistant Fruiterer

1

Assisting In Business

1

Assists Mother At Home

1

Common Male occupations for Skertens in 1921
Clerk

8

Carpenter

3

Gamekeeper

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Bank Clerk

2

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