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Skilson Family History

Skilson 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: Stilson, Skilton, Sibson, Kilton, Kelson, Skelton, Sison, Soisson

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Where is the Skilson family from?

You can see how Skilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skilson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skilson families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Skilson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skilson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Skilson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Skilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skilson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Skilson. 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 Skilson. For the veterans among your Skilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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