Skelton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Skelton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Skelton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 112
Female Servant 103
Independent 82
Farmer 39
Labourer 34
Male Servant 30
Tailor 22
Pauper 18
Dress Maker 16
Carpenter 14
Blacksmith 14
Weaver 12
Shoe Maker 11
Joiner 11
Apprentice 8
Gardener 8
Butcher 8
Independant 8
Publican 7
Clerk 7
Coal Miner 6
Hair Dresser 6
Ag Labourer 6
Mariner 6
Worsted Weaver 6

Skelton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Skelton 100% 29,917
2 Skilton 86% 5,783

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

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