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Skelker Family History

Skelker 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: Kelker, Seller, Keller, Kerker, Speller, Kelner, Guelker, Kelber

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Where is the Skelker family from?

You can see how Skelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelker family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skelker family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skelker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skelker. 100% of Skelker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Skelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelker 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 Skelker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skelker. For the veterans among your Skelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelker lifespan?

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