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Skillam Family History

Skillam 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: Killam, Kellam, Silla, Gillam, Skillen, Skillman, Skalla, Spillar

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Where is the Skillam family from?

You can see how Skillam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Skillam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Skillam family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skillam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skillam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skillam 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 76 census records available for the last name Skillam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillam 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Skillam. 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 5 military records available for the last name Skillam. For the veterans among your Skillam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillam lifespan?

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