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Scilken Family History

Scilken 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: Spilker, Wilken, Skillen, Schilke, Silke, Silkey, Cullen, Spiller

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scilken 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 17 census records available for the last name Scilken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scilken 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Scilken. 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 Scilken. For the veterans among your Scilken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scilken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Scilken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scilken in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2001.

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