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Skilia Family History

Skilia 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: Silvia, Sicilia, Cilia, Skala, Silva, Kilian, Sibilia, Milia, Spilka

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Where is the Skilia family from?

You can see how Skilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skilia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skilia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Skilia families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Skilia's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skilia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skilia 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 18 census records available for the last name Skilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skilia 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skilia. 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 Skilia. For the veterans among your Skilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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