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Skingley Family History

Skingley Surname Meaning

Probably from Dutch schinkel ‘thigh’ in some unascertained sense (but compare Shank).

The development of the last syllable to -ley is not understood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skingley family from?

You can see how Skingley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skingley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Skingley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Skingley families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Skingley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skingley families in 1891.
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What did your Skingley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skingley. 27% of Skingley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 89% of Skingley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skingley were Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    11%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Skingley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skingley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skingley 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Skingley. 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 276 military records available for the last name Skingley. For the veterans among your Skingley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skingley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1997, in the United States, Skingley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Skingley in 1944 was 57, and 48 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skingley 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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