The surname Skegg was first found in Huntingdonshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The family name was first referenced in the 12th century when they held estates in that shire. Later, Thomas Skegge was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379.
The name is thought to have originated from the Old Norse word "skegg" which meant "beard." 1
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Early History of the Skegg family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Skegg research. Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1075, 1179, 1379, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1600, 1844 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Skegg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Skegg Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Skeggs, Skeges, Skegg, Skecks, Skeck and others.
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Early Notables of the Skegg family
Distinguished members of the family include
John Francis Skeggs from Farnborough, Kent who graduated from Oxford University, May 9th 1844, aged 17...
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Migration of the Skegg family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Edward Walter Skaggs, aged 27, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1904; Julia Skaggs, aged 57, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1904; Mrs. C. P. Skaggs, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1903.
Contemporary Notables of the name Skegg (post 1700)
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Sir David Christopher Graham Skegg KNZM, OBE, FRSNZ (b. 1947), New Zealand epidemiologist and university administrator from Auckland
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