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Skaley Family History

Skaley 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: Staley, Kaley, Sealey, Saley, Sales, Sale, Paley, Seeley, Kale

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Where is the Skaley family from?

You can see how Skaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Skaley families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skaley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Skaley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaley 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 Skaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skaley. 60% of Skaley men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

What Skaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Skaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaley 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Skaley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Skaley. For the veterans among your Skaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Skaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skaley in 1967 was 77, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaley 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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