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Skellern Family History

Skellern Surname Meaning

see Skelhorn.

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


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Where is the Skellern family from?

You can see how Skellern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Skellern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Skellern families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Skellern's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Skellern families in 1891.
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What did your Skellern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skellern. 24% of Skellern men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Skellern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skellern were Dairy Farmer and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Paper Coating Machine M
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

What Skellern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skellern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellern 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Skellern. 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 210 military records available for the last name Skellern. For the veterans among your Skellern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellern lifespan?

Average Skellern life expectancy in 1992 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skellern 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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