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Skype Family History

Skype 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: Skye, Kye, Kyle, Skop, Snape, Serpe, Slape, Sayne, Sepe, Skeie

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Skype. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skype 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skype. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skype. For the veterans among your Skype ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skype lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Skype life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skype in 1974 was 25, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skype 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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