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Skeldum Family History

Skeldum 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: Skeldon, Kellum, Sheldon, Skelton, Kelm, Skelding, Kelder, Meldrum

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Where is the Skeldum family from?

You can see how Skeldum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeldum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skeldum families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Skeldum families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeldum's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Skeldum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeldum 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 68 census records available for the last name Skeldum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeldum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skeldum. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skeldum. For the veterans among your Skeldum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeldum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Skeldum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Skeldum in 1970 was 70, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeldum 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.

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