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Skifsey Family History

Skifsey 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: Kinsey, Kimsey, Lifsey, Sidney, Skipper, Sibley, Kelsey, Kiesel

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Where is the Skifsey family from?

You can see how Skifsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skifsey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Skifsey families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Skifsey's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Skifsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Skifsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skifsey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skifsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skifsey. For the veterans among your Skifsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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