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Skilhorn Family History

Skilhorn 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: Skillern, Milhorn, Kilborn, Skilton, Kilburn, Kilton, Skelton

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Where is the Skilhorn family from?

You can see how Skilhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skilhorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Skilhorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Skilhorn families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Skilhorn's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Skilhorn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Skilhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skilhorn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skilhorn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skilhorn. For the veterans among your Skilhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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