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Skilt Family History

Skilt 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: Shilt, Kil, Still, Kitt, Silk, Saint, Suit, Kile, Saile, Swift

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Where is the Skilt family from?

You can see how Skilt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skilt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Skilt families living in Shropshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Skilt's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Skilt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skilt 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 101 census records available for the last name Skilt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skilt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skilt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Skilt. For the veterans among your Skilt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skilt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skilt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skilt

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