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Skillen Family History

Skillen Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Ayrshire):: variant of Skilling. variant of Skillern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skillen family from?

You can see how Skillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skillen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Skillen families living in Cumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Skillen's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Skillen families in 1891.
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What did your Skillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skillen. 58% of Skillen men worked as a General Labourer and 97% of Skillen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skillen were Cotton Loom Overlooker and Hospital Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    58%
  • Dock Labourer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Cotton Loom Overlooker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Hospital Cleaner
    4%

What Skillen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Skillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skillen. 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 Skillen. For the veterans among your Skillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Skillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skillen in 1946 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skillen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skillen 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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