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Skely Family History

Skely 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: Seely, Shely, Skelly, Sully, Seeley, Sell, Kelly, Kell, Seery, Akeley

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Where is the Skely family from?

You can see how Skely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Skely families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Skely's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skely 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 103 census records available for the last name Skely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skely 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Skely. 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 15 military records available for the last name Skely. For the veterans among your Skely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skely lifespan?

Average Skely life expectancy in 1988 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skely 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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