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Skeldon Family History

Skeldon Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Skelding.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skeldon family from?

You can see how Skeldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skeldon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Skeldon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Skeldon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Skeldon families in 1891.
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What did your Skeldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skeldon. 50% of Skeldon men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Skeldon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skeldon were Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Copper Head Man Brewers
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Cotton Spinner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Skeldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeldon 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Skeldon. 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 746 military records available for the last name Skeldon. For the veterans among your Skeldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeldon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Skeldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Skeldon in 1945 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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