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Skelt Family History

Skelt Surname Meaning

Perhaps a form of Skellett; its early appearance in Shrops suggests the possibility of the regional word skelt

‘worthless person’ found in Herefs.

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


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Where is the Skelt family from?

You can see how Skelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skelt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Skelt families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Skelt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skelt families in 1891.
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What did your Skelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agent Life Assce Retire and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skelt. 100% of Skelt men worked as an Agent Life Assce Retire and 100% of Skelt 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agent Life Assce Retire
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelt 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Skelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 178 military records available for the last name Skelt. For the veterans among your Skelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skelt in 1963 was 79, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skelt 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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