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Skellington Family History

Skellington Surname Meaning

see Skillington.

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


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Where is the Skellington family from?

You can see how Skellington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Skellington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Skellington families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Skellington's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Skellington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skellington 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 Skellington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skellington. 100% of Skellington men worked as a Hairdresser and 90% of Skellington 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    10%

What Skellington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Skellington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellington 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Skellington. 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 82 military records available for the last name Skellington. For the veterans among your Skellington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellington lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Skellington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skellington in 1972 was 67, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skellington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skellington 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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