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Skahill Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Scahill .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Scahill, Cahall, Brazill, Shaull, Stancill, Shall, Cohill, Kalil

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Where is the Skahill family from?

You can see how Skahill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skahill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skahill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Skahill families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skahill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Skahill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skahill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skahill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skahill. 32% of Skahill men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Skahill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skahill were Farm Laborer and Sales Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skahill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skahill 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Skahill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 354 military records available for the last name Skahill. For the veterans among your Skahill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skahill lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Skahill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Skahill in 1942 was 27, and 77 in 2003.

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