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Skiddell Family History

Skiddell 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: Siddell, Kidwell, Riddell, Siddall, Sidwell, Kindell, Liddell

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Where is the Skiddell family from?

You can see how Skiddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiddell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skiddell families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Skiddell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Skiddell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiddell 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 29 census records available for the last name Skiddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiddell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Skiddell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Skiddell. For the veterans among your Skiddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiddell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Skiddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skiddell in 1963 was 56, and 87 in 2002.

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