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Skelcher Family History

Skelcher Surname Meaning

Of continental origin found as Schelcher in Hämikon canton Lucerne Switzerland in the first half of the 17th century and also known in Germany.

According to Brechenmacher 2 p. 495 it means ‘boatman’ from a regional word for a type of boat used on the river Main.

However, it might derive from the regional word Schelch ‘(wild) stallion’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skelcher family from?

You can see how Skelcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skelcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Skelcher families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Skelcher's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Skelcher families in 1891.
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What did your Skelcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skelcher. 34% of Skelcher men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 68% of Skelcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skelcher were Cowman and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Plumber
    23%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Cowman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skelcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelcher 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Skelcher. 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 283 military records available for the last name Skelcher. For the veterans among your Skelcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelcher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Skelcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Skelcher in 1969 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

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