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Skoy Family History

Skoy 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: Skop, Skok, Skog, Sooy, Sky, Stoy, Skov, Skow, Koy, Son

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Where is the Skoy family from?

You can see how Skoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skoy families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skoy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoy 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 Skoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skoy. 50% of Skoy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Skoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Skoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoy 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Skoy. 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 50 military records available for the last name Skoy. For the veterans among your Skoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Skoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skoy in 1965 was 67, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoy 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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