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Skelland Family History

Skelland Surname Meaning

unexplained; perhaps a variant of Skelling itself a form of Skilling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skelland family from?

You can see how Skelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Skelland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Skelland families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Skelland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skelland families in 1891.
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What did your Skelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skelland. 89% of Skelland 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
    89%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Skelland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelland 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Skelland. 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 119 military records available for the last name Skelland. For the veterans among your Skelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Skelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Skelland in 1972 was 26, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skelland 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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