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Skillan Family History

Skillan Surname Meaning

see Skelhorn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skillan family from?

You can see how Skillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skillan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Skillan families living in Isle of Man. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skillan's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Skillan families in 1891.
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What did your Skillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skillan. 100% of Skillan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skillan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Skillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillan 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Skillan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Skillan. For the veterans among your Skillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Skillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skillan in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skillan 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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