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Skellham Family History

Skellham 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: Kellam, Stella, Feltham, Sella, Sellman, Skehan, Spellman, Stellman

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Where is the Skellham family from?

You can see how Skellham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Skellham families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Skellham's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Skellham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skellham 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 Skellham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skellham. 100% of Skellham 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 Skellham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Skellham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellham 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skellham. 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 44 military records available for the last name Skellham. For the veterans among your Skellham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellham lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Skellham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Skellham in 1961 was 38, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skellham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skellham 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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