Skelly Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Skelly Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Skelly family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 11
Female Servant 10
Agricultural Labourer 8
Mariner 4
Mason 4
Copper Miner 3
Farmer 3
Independent 3
Hand Loom Weaver 2
Pauper 2
Fisher Man 2
Tailor 2
Independant 2
Schoolmaster 2
Miner Labourer 1
Fisherman 1
Fisherman's Wife 1
Tanner 1
Agent Labourer 1
Laundress 1
Stone Polish 1
Butcher 1
Pit Man 1
Servant 1
Shop Keeper 1

Skelly Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Skelly 100% 2,940
2 Skelley 86% 1,200
3 Skally 83% 151
4 Skilly 83% 147
5 Skalley 71% 115

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The surname Skelly is the most popular version of all its varients

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