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Skellan Family History

Skellan 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: Stella, Selman, Kelman, Sella, Sellman, Skelton, Selan, Keelan

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Where is the Skellan family from?

You can see how Skellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skellan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Skellan families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skellan's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Skellan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skellan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skellan. 60% of Skellan 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
    60%
  • Unpaid Dm D
    40%
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What Skellan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Skellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellan 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Skellan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Skellan. For the veterans among your Skellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Skellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skellan in 1973 was 88, and 89 in 2003.

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