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Skiller Family History

Skiller Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Killer with prosthetic S-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Skiller family from?

You can see how Skiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Skiller families living in Dorset. This was about 62% of all the recorded Skiller's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Skiller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skiller 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 Skiller. 100% of Skiller men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Skiller 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Skiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiller 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Skiller. 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 124 military records available for the last name Skiller. For the veterans among your Skiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiller lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Skiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skiller in 1975 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiller 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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