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Skyers Family History

Skyers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Squires. This surname is found mainly in Jamaica.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skyers family from?

You can see how Skyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Skyers families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Skyers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skyers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skyers families in 1891.
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What did your Skyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skyers. 100% of Skyers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Skyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyers 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Skyers. 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 22 military records available for the last name Skyers. For the veterans among your Skyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Skyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skyers in 1970 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skyers 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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