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Skelbeck Family History

Skelbeck Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kolbeck, Seebeck, Sperbeck, Selleck, Overbeck, Selberg, Steckbeck

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Where is the Skelbeck family from?

You can see how Skelbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelbeck family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Skelbeck families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skelbeck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Skelbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skelbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skelbeck. 100% of Skelbeck 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Skelbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Skelbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelbeck 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Skelbeck. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skelbeck. For the veterans among your Skelbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelbeck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Skelbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skelbeck in 1972 was 65, and 89 in 1995.

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