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Skegg Family History

Skegg Surname Meaning

from an unrecorded Middle English *skegg ‘beard’ (Old Scandinavian skegg) for someone with a beard.

from an unrecorded Middle English personal name *Skegg (Old Scandinavian Skeggi ‘bearded one’ from the word in (i)).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skegg family from?

You can see how Skegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skegg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skegg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Skegg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Skegg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Skegg families in 1911.
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What did your Skegg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skegg. 80% of Skegg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Hw
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skegg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Skegg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Skegg. For the veterans among your Skegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skegg lifespan?

Average Skegg life expectancy in 1992 was 105 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skegg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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