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Skellas Family History

Skellas 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: Kellas, Stella, Sella, Bellas, Kallas, Mellas, Kellis, Kellam, Kells

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Skellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellas 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Skellas. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Skellas. For the veterans among your Skellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellas lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Skellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skellas in 1990 was 85, and 94 in 2004.

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