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
Scholar 469
Agricultural Labourer 72
Labourer 29
Dress Maker 28
House Servant 28
Tailor 23
House Keeper 21
Farmers Son 20
Coal Miner 20
Servant 19
Cotton Weaver 13
Carter 13
Farmers Wife 12
General Servant 12
Joiner 12
Farm Servant 10
Carpenter 9
Laundress 8
Farmer 8
Errand Boy 8
Gardener 8
Groom 8
Shoe Maker 7
Landed Proprietor 7
Blacksmith 7

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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