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Skeggs Family History

Skeggs Surname Meaning

variant of Skegg with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Skeggs family from?

You can see how Skeggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Skeggs families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Skeggs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Skeggs families in 1911.
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What did your Skeggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skeggs. 100% of Skeggs men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Skeggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeggs 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Skeggs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skeggs. For the veterans among your Skeggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeggs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skeggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skeggs in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeggs 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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