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Skolton Family History

Skolton 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: Skelton, Kolton, Skilton, Holton, Colton, Shotton, Tolton, Kilton

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Where is the Skolton family from?

You can see how Skolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolton family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Skolton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Skolton family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Skolton's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Skolton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Skolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolton 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 Skolton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skolton. For the veterans among your Skolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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