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Skauby Family History

Skauby 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: Saxby, Swaby, Skube, Staub, Lauby, Slaby, Skau, Sparby, Shaub, Staubs

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skauby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Skauby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skauby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skauby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Skauby. For the veterans among your Skauby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skauby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Skauby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skauby in 1967 was 70, and 89 in 1990.

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