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Skeslien Family History

Skeslien 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: Skellie, Serlin, Leslie, Skelton, Sellin, Sellen, Skeldon, Kessen

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Skeslien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeslien 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skeslien. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Skeslien. For the veterans among your Skeslien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeslien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Skeslien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skeslien in 1966 was 67, and 86 in 1993.

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