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Skull Family History

Skull Surname Meaning

see Scull.

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


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Where is the Skull family from?

You can see how Skull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skull families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Skull families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skull's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Skull families in 1911.
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What did your Skull 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 Skull. 24% of Skull men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Skull women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skull were Carpenter joiner and House Wife.

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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
    24%
  • Retired Farmer
    16%
  • Cowman
    16%
  • Carpenter joiner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    4%
  • House Wife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Skull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skull 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Skull. 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 871 military records available for the last name Skull. For the veterans among your Skull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skull lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skull in 1964 was 51, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skull 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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