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Skivington Family History

Skivington Name Meaning

see Skeffington .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Chivington, Simington, Skiffington, Covington, Ovington, Livingston

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Where is the Skivington family from?

You can see how Skivington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skivington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skivington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Skivington families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Skivington's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skivington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skivington 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 Skivington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skivington. 43% of Skivington 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
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Passenger Lists

There are 364 immigration records available for the last name Skivington. 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 435 military records available for the last name Skivington. For the veterans among your Skivington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skivington lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Skivington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Skivington in 1951 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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