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Skelin Family History

Skelin 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: Selin, Stein, Melin, Helin, Belin, Serlin, Skelton, Selan, Skehan

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Where is the Skelin family from?

You can see how Skelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skelin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Skelin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skelin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelin 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 75 census records available for the last name Skelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Skelin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Skelin. For the veterans among your Skelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Skelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Skelin in 1953 was 50, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skelin 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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