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Skelbenam Family History

Skelbenam 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: Sklenar, Melena, Selberg, Ellena, Skelton, Swetnam, Sellen, Kelber

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Where is the Skelbenam family from?

You can see how Skelbenam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelbenam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Skelbenam families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelbenam's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Skelbenam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Skelbenam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelbenam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skelbenam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skelbenam. For the veterans among your Skelbenam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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