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Skul Family History

Skul 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: Saul, Ku, Paul, Sun, Sol, Su, Kil, Kuhl, Kuk, Sell

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Where is the Skul family from?

You can see how Skul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skul family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Skul family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skul's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skul 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 Skul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skul. 50% of Skul men worked as a Labor and 100% of Skul women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Skul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Skul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skul 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Skul. 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 189 military records available for the last name Skul. For the veterans among your Skul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skul lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skul in 1963 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skul 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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