This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Skitton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Skitton Family History

Skitton 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: Skipton, Skilton, Sitton, Shotton, Ditton, Litton, Gritton, Mitton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Skitton family from?

You can see how Skitton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skitton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skitton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Skitton families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skitton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Skitton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skitton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Skitton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Skitton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skitton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Skitton

Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Skitton. 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.

View all Skitton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Skitton. For the veterans among your Skitton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Skitton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Skitton family history

Discover More

What is the average Skitton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skitton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skitton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Skitton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial