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Skachill Family History

Skachill 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: Skahill, Scahill, Schill, Sawhill, Scholl, Kachel, Schild, Schall

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Where is the Skachill family from?

You can see how Skachill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skachill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Skachill families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Skachill family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Skachill's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Skachill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skachill 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 85 census records available for the last name Skachill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skachill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Skachill. 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 25 military records available for the last name Skachill. For the veterans among your Skachill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skachill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skachill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skachill

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