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Skerten Family History

Skerten 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: Skelton, Sterken, Sieren, Sletten, Kesten, Kersten, Skeeter, Skeen

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Where is the Skerten family from?

You can see how Skerten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skerten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Skerten families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skerten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skerten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skerten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skerten. 100% of Skerten 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
    100%
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What Skerten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Skerten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerten 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Skerten. 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 35 military records available for the last name Skerten. For the veterans among your Skerten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerten lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Skerten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skerten in 1980 was 76, and 90 in 1983.

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