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Skilford Family History

Skilford 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: Milford, Swinford, Sifford, Wilford, Guilford, Stalford, Siford

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Where is the Skilford family from?

You can see how Skilford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skilford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skilford family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skilford's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Skilford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skilford 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 12 census records available for the last name Skilford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skilford 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Skilford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skilford. For the veterans among your Skilford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skilford lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Skilford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skilford in 1987 was 69, and 73 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skilford 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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