Origins of the Skevington surname
About the Skevingtons
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Interesting facts about Skevington
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Skevington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1588.
Who were Skevingtons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Skevington first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Skevingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Skevingtons in 1921
Dressmaker
23
Lace Mender
16
Lace Maker
9
Dress Maker
8
Governess
8
Common male occupations for Skevingtons in 1921
Farmer
21
Butcher
20
Coal Miner
17
Lace Maker
17
Baker
14
