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Skerll Family History

Skerll 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: Skerl, Sell, Kell, Stell, Shell, Snell, Sterle, Kerl, Skeel, Spell

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Where is the Skerll family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerll 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 Skerll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skerll. 100% of Skerll men worked as a Chef.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chef
    100%

What Skerll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Skerll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerll 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Skerll. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skerll. For the veterans among your Skerll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerll lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Skerll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Skerll in 1978 was 81, and 76 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerll 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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