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Skelto Family History

Skelto 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, Seto, Pelto, Shelton, Salto, Keto, Skeldon, Sesto, Keltz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skelto ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skelto ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Skelto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelto 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skelto. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skelto. For the veterans among your Skelto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelto lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Skelto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skelto in 1989 was 50, and 83 in 2000.

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