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Origins of the Skiffinton surname

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About the Skiffintons

We have a total number of 79 records for people with the last name Skiffinton.

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Where do most Skiffintons live?

In 1921, most Skiffintons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Skiffintons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 60 records for the Skiffinton surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Skiffintons most likely to marry?

Wilsons

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Flayeses

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What are the most common Skiffinton first names?

  • James
  • William
  • Mary
  • Edith Lavinia

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Common jobs for Skiffintons

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

Common Female occupations for Skiffintons in 1921
Clerk

1

House Keeper & Needle Waker

1

Labourer Daur

1

Labourer Wife

1

Lady Clerk (Butcher)

1

Common Male occupations for Skiffintons in 1921
Coal Cartier

2

Gent

2

Cotton H L W

1

Labourer Shipyard

1

Metal Mixer

1

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