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Skellon Family History

Skellon Surname Meaning

see Skelhorn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skellon family from?

You can see how Skellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skellon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Skellon families living in Cheshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Skellon's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Skellon families in 1891.
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What did your Skellon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Salt Works and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skellon. 50% of Skellon men worked as a General Labourer Salt Works and 91% of Skellon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skellon were Police Constable and Packer Salt Works.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Salt Works
    50%
  • Police Constable
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Packer Salt Works
    10%

What Skellon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellon 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Skellon. 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 156 military records available for the last name Skellon. For the veterans among your Skellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Skellon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skellon in 1974 was 20, and 53 in 1999.

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