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Skepton Family History

Skepton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Skelton, Skipton, Seaton, Keeton, Kenton, Sexton, Smeaton, Shenton

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Where is the Skepton family from?

You can see how Skepton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skepton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skepton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Skepton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Skepton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Skepton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skepton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skepton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Fitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skepton. 100% of Skepton men worked as a Pipe Fitter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pipe Fitter
    100%

What Skepton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Skepton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skepton 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Skepton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Skepton. For the veterans among your Skepton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skepton lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Skepton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skepton in 1972 was 65, and 75 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skepton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skepton 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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