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Skly Family History

Skly 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: Sly, Sky, Kay, Sala, Sol, Say, Sully, Sale, Bly, Salm

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Where is the Skly family from?

You can see how Skly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skly family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Skly's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Skly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skly 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 6 census records available for the last name Skly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Skly. 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 Skly. For the veterans among your Skly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Skly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Skly in 1968 was 91, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skly 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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