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Skay Family History

Skay Surname Meaning

see Skey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skay family from?

You can see how Skay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Skay families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Skay's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Skay families in 1891.
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What did your Skay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skay. 100% of Skay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skay 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Skay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 187 military records available for the last name Skay. For the veterans among your Skay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Skay in 1964 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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