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Skilton Family History

Skilton Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): probably a variant of Skelton though in some cases the name may be a variant of Shilton a habitational name from Shilton (Warwickshire Oxfordshire) or Earl Shilton (Leicestershire)

from Old English scelf scylf ‘rock ledge shelf’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skilton family from?

You can see how Skilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skilton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skilton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 335 Skilton families living in Surrey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Skilton's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Skilton families in 1891.
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What did your Skilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skilton. 14% of Skilton men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Skilton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skilton were Lorry Driver and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    14%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Lorry Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Skilton. For the veterans among your Skilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skilton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skilton in 1961 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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