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Skalley Family History

Skalley 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: Salley, Smalley, Swalley, Scalley, Skelley, Halley, Galley, Kallay

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Where is the Skalley family from?

You can see how Skalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skalley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Skalley families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Skalley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skalley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalley 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 Skalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skalley. 100% of Skalley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Skalley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skalley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Skalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalley 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Skalley. 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 109 military records available for the last name Skalley. For the veterans among your Skalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Skalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skalley in 1963 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalley 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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