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Skeby Family History

Skeby 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: Smeby, Saxby, Seery, Sorby, Sebo, Selby, Shelby, Swaby, Skeie, Skube

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Where is the Skeby family from?

You can see how Skeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skeby family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeby's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Skeby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Skeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeby 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skeby. 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 Skeby. For the veterans among your Skeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Skeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skeby in 1972 was 77, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skeby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skeby 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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