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Skelston Family History

Skelston 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: Skelton, Elston, Kelson, Shelton, Gelston, Skeldon, Swepston, Kelton

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Where is the Skelston family from?

You can see how Skelston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skelston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Skelston families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelston's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Skelston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelston 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 Skelston ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Skelston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelston 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skelston. 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 14 military records available for the last name Skelston. For the veterans among your Skelston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelston lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Skelston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skelston in 1974 was 66, and 64 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skelston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skelston 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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