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Skellion Family History

Skellion 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: Skelton, Sellin, Skeldon, Scullion, Stillion, Killion, Kellison

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Where is the Skellion family from?

You can see how Skellion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellion family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Skellion families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Skellion families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skellion's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Skellion families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skellion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skellion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skellion. 100% of Skellion men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Skellion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellion 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Skellion. 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 19 military records available for the last name Skellion. For the veterans among your Skellion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellion lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Skellion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skellion in 1971 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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