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Skerett Family History

Skerett Name 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: Sterett, Skerrett, Everett, Skerritt, Syrett, Surrett, Syfrett

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Where is the Skerett family from?

You can see how Skerett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skerett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Skerett families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Skerett's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skerett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skerett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skerett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Skerett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerett 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Skerett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Skerett. For the veterans among your Skerett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Skerett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skerett in 1969 was 70, and 56 in 2002.

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