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Skyrme Family History

Skyrme Surname Meaning

from Middle English skirme ‘fight struggle’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skyrme family from?

You can see how Skyrme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyrme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skyrme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Skyrme families living in Glamorgan. This was about 10% of all the recorded Skyrme's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Skyrme families in 1891.
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What did your Skyrme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skyrme. 25% of Skyrme men worked as a Farmer and 68% of Skyrme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skyrme were Gardener and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Carter
    18%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

What Skyrme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skyrme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyrme 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Skyrme. 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 472 military records available for the last name Skyrme. For the veterans among your Skyrme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyrme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skyrme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skyrme in 1963 was 89, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skyrme 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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