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Skelles Family History

Skelles 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: Skelley, Seller, Keller, Selle, Speller, Sellen, Salles, Shelley

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Where is the Skelles family from?

You can see how Skelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skelles families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Skelles family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelles's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Skelles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skelles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skelles. 100% of Skelles 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%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Skelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelles 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skelles. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skelles. For the veterans among your Skelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelles lifespan?

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