Origins of the Skirving surname
About the Skirvings
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Interesting facts about Skirving
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Skirving surname. The oldest one dates back to 1824.
Who were Skirvings most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Skirvings.
What are the most common Skirving first names?
William
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Skirvings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Skirvings in 1921
Annuitant
11
Living On Own Means
8
House Servant
6
Housekeeper
6
Dressmaker
5
Common male occupations for Skirvings in 1921
Blacksmith
22
Farmer
17
Smith
10
Shoemaker
9
Grocer
8
