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Skilland Family History

Skilland 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: Spillane, Selland, Gilland, Skilling, Skillen, Skillman, Skillin

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Where is the Skilland family from?

You can see how Skilland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skilland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skilland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Skilland families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skilland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skilland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Skilland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skilland 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Skilland. 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 military records available for the last name Skilland. For the veterans among your Skilland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skilland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skilland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skilland

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