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Skillin Family History

Skillin Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Skilling.

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


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Where is the Skillin family from?

You can see how Skillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skillin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Skillin families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skillin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Skillin families in 1911.
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What did your Skillin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skillin. 39% of Skillin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Skillin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skillin were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Skillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillin 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Skillin. 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 695 military records available for the last name Skillin. For the veterans among your Skillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Skillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Skillin in 1956 was 64, and 59 in 2004.

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