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Skidelsky Family History

Skidelsky 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: Swiderski, Sielski, Skalsky, Sekelsky, Smigelski, Kelsey, Bielski

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Where is the Skidelsky family from?

You can see how Skidelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skidelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skidelsky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Skidelsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skidelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skidelsky 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 Skidelsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skidelsky. 100% of Skidelsky men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Skidelsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Skidelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skidelsky 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Skidelsky. 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 32 military records available for the last name Skidelsky. For the veterans among your Skidelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skidelsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Skidelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skidelsky in 1972 was 91, and 75 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skidelsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skidelsky 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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