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Skylock Family History

Skylock 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: Klock, Haylock, Sedlock, Setlock, Sealock, Lock, Stock, Slack, Block

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Where is the Skylock family from?

You can see how Skylock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skylock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skylock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Skylock family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skylock's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Skylock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skylock 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 66 census records available for the last name Skylock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skylock 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skylock. 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 6 military records available for the last name Skylock. For the veterans among your Skylock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skylock lifespan?

Average Skylock life expectancy in 1985 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skylock 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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