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Skillett Family History

Skillett Surname Meaning

see Skellett.

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


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Where is the Skillett family from?

You can see how Skillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skillett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Skillett families living in Kent. This was about 22% of all the recorded Skillett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Skillett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skillett 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 Skillett 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 Skillett. 34% of Skillett men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Skillett 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
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Deal Porter general Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skillett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillett 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Skillett. 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 91 military records available for the last name Skillett. For the veterans among your Skillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Skillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Skillett in 1955 was 36, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skillett 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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