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Skidd Family History

Skidd 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: Kidd, Stidd, Kind, Seid, Kido, Seide, Tidd, Sadd, Skiff, Smid

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Where is the Skidd family from?

You can see how Skidd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skidd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skidd families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Skidd families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Skidd's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Skidd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skidd 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 Skidd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skidd. 50% of Skidd men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Skidd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skidd 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Skidd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Skidd. For the veterans among your Skidd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skidd lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Skidd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skidd in 1970 was 67, and 76 in 2003.

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