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Skelf Family History

Skelf 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: Self, Sell, Seif, Kell, Stell, Sheff, Shell, Kelm, Steff, Snell

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Where is the Skelf family from?

You can see how Skelf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skelf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Skelf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skelf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skelf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Skelf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelf 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 immigration records available for the last name Skelf. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skelf. For the veterans among your Skelf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelf lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Skelf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skelf in 1980 was 83, and 65 in 1995.

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