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Skirdy Family History

Skirdy 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: Kirby, Sturdy, Shirey, Smiddy, Kindy, Skarda, Skerry, Kiddy, Sircy

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Where is the Skirdy family from?

You can see how Skirdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirdy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skirdy family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skirdy's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Skirdy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirdy 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 10 census records available for the last name Skirdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirdy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skirdy. 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 military records available for the last name Skirdy. For the veterans among your Skirdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirdy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Skirdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skirdy in 1964 was 63, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirdy 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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