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Skillian Family History

Skillian 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: Killian, Skillman, Skillin, Silliman, Hillian, Killin, Gillian

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Where is the Skillian family from?

You can see how Skillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skillian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Skillian families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skillian's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Skillian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skillian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Skillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillian 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skillian. 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 26 military records available for the last name Skillian. For the veterans among your Skillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillian lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Skillian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skillian in 1979 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skillian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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