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Skillion Family History

Skillion 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: Stillion, Killion, Skillin, Killin, Scullion, Million, Skillern

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Where is the Skillion family from?

You can see how Skillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skillion families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Skillion families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skillion's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Skillion families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skillion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Skillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillion 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Skillion. 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 38 military records available for the last name Skillion. For the veterans among your Skillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Skillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Skillion in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skillion 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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