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Skelta Family History

Skelta 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: Stella, Sella, Skelton, Seta, Asselta, Skala, Selva, Keltz, Skalka

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Where is the Skelta family from?

You can see how Skelta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skelta families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Skelta families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelta's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Skelta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Skelta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelta 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 Skelta. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skelta. For the veterans among your Skelta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skelta 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skelta

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