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Skailand Family History

Skailand Surname 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: Mailand, Shapland, Scanland, Kaplan, Maitland, Harland, Calland

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Where is the Skailand family from?

You can see how Skailand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skailand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skailand families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skailand's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Skailand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skailand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Skailand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skailand 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Skailand. 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 42 military records available for the last name Skailand. For the veterans among your Skailand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skailand lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Skailand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skailand in 1972 was 47, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skailand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skailand ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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