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Skillen Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Ayrshire):: variant of Skilling . variant of Skillern .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hillen, Skillin, Killin, Killens, Spiller, Gillen, Millen, Pillen

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Where is the Skillen family from?

You can see how Skillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skillen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Skillen families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Skillen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skillen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skillen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skillen. 31% of Skillen men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Skillen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skillen were Teacher 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Skillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skillen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skillen. For the veterans among your Skillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Skillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skillen in 1946 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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