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Skellorn Family History

Skellorn Surname Meaning

see Skelhorn.

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


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Where is the Skellorn family from?

You can see how Skellorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellorn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Skellorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Skellorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skellorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skellorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skellorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skellorn. 79% of Skellorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Boarding House Proprietress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Skellorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Skellorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellorn 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Skellorn. 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 48 military records available for the last name Skellorn. For the veterans among your Skellorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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