Skifton Family History

Skifton 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: Skipton, Skilton, Sinton, Kilton, Skelton, Kirton, Kinton, Shipton, Swinton, Stinton

396	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
2	Immigration Records
204	Census and Voter Lists
340	Member Trees

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Where is the Skifton family from?

You can see how Skifton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skifton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skifton family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Skifton's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Skifton families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skifton 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 Skifton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skifton. 100% of Skifton men worked as a Farming and 100% of Skifton women worked as a House work.

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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.

Farming

100%

House work

100%

What Skifton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 204 census records available for the last name Skifton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skifton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Skifton. 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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Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Skifton. For the veterans among your Skifton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skifton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Skifton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skifton in 1969 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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Skifton Surname Meaning

Where is the Skifton family from?

What did your Skifton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skifton. 100% of Skifton men worked as a Farming and 100% of Skifton women worked as a House work.

Data not to scale

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

Farming

100%

House work

100%

What Skifton family records will you find?

What is the average Skifton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Skifton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skifton in 1969 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

Skifton Family History

Skifton Surname Meaning

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Skifton Surname Meaning

948 record(s) for Skifton

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Where is the Skifton family from?

What did your Skifton ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Skifton family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Skifton family history

What is the average Skifton lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Skifton family tree

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