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Skeldrake Family History

Skeldrake 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: Sheldrake, Drake, Belgrave, Sedlak, Seagrave, Skeldon, Sheldrick

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Where is the Skeldrake family from?

You can see how Skeldrake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeldrake family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skeldrake families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skeldrake family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeldrake's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Skeldrake families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Skeldrake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeldrake 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 Skeldrake. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skeldrake. For the veterans among your Skeldrake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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