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Skayles Family History

Skayles Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sayles, Skyles, Sales, Scales, Stables, Salles, Swales, Kyles, Ayles

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Where is the Skayles family from?

You can see how Skayles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skayles family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Skayles families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Skayles's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Skayles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skayles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skayles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skayles. 100% of Skayles 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 55 census records available for the last name Skayles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skayles 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Skayles. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skayles. For the veterans among your Skayles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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