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Peacock Skelton Family History

Peacock Skelton 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: Shackelton, Peacock, Skelton, Eccleston, Shackleton, Pocklington

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Where is the Peacock Skelton family from?

You can see how Peacock Skelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peacock Skelton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Peacock Skelton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peacock Skelton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Peacock Skelton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Peacock Skelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peacock Skelton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Peacock Skelton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Peacock Skelton. For the veterans among your Peacock Skelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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