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Skelson Family History

Skelson Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Skelson family from?

You can see how Skelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skelson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Skelson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Skelson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Skelson families in 1891.
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What did your Skelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skelson. 50% of Skelson men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 74% of Skelson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skelson were Bricklayer and None.

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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

  • Chartered Accountant
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • None
    14%

What Skelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Skelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelson 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Skelson. 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 90 military records available for the last name Skelson. For the veterans among your Skelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Skelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skelson in 1968 was 61, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skelson 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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