The surname Sketch 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 Sketch family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sketch 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 Sketch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Sketch Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Skeggs, Skeges, Skegg, Skecks, Skeck and others.
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Early Notables of the Sketch family
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Migration of the Sketch 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.
