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Skeleton Family History

Skeleton 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, Keeton, Shelton, Skeldon, Kelton, Stebleton, Seeton, Skilton

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Where is the Skeleton family from?

You can see how Skeleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skeleton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Skeleton families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Skeleton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skeleton families in 1880.
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What did your Skeleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skeleton. 50% of Skeleton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Skeleton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skeleton were Operator and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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What Skeleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Skeleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeleton 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Skeleton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Skeleton. For the veterans among your Skeleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeleton lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Skeleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skeleton in 1972 was 69, and 56 in 2003.

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