Origins of the Skelston surname
About the Skelstons
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Interesting facts about Skelston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Skelston surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Skelston first names?
John
Robert
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Skelstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Skelstons in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Laundress
3
Silk And Cotton Winder
2
Silk Sly Winder
2
Cleaner
1
Common male occupations for Skelstons in 1921
Lace Maker
5
Lace Machine Fitter
2
Angle Iron Smith
1
Baker A Confectioner
1
Baker's Foreman
1
