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Skellett Family History

Skellett Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English skellet ‘skillet’ (a type of small frying pan) presumably denoting someone who made or sold skillets.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skellett family from?

You can see how Skellett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skellett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Skellett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Skellett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Skellett families in 1911.
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What did your Skellett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skellett. 100% of Skellett men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Skellett 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Hosiery Underwear Machinist
    5%
  • Mantle Machinist
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Skellett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skellett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellett 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Skellett. 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 223 military records available for the last name Skellett. For the veterans among your Skellett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Skellett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skellett in 1966 was 75, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skellett 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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