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Skey Family History

Skey Surname Meaning

from Middle English skei ‘timid (esp. of horses)’ ultimately from a Scandinavian word corresponding to shy. Compare Scaman.

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


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Where is the Skey family from?

You can see how Skey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Skey families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Skey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skey families in 1891.
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What did your Skey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Saddler harness Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skey. 100% of Skey men worked as a Saddler harness Maker and 78% of Skey 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

  • Saddler harness Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Skey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skey 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Skey. 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 613 military records available for the last name Skey. For the veterans among your Skey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skey in 1962 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skey 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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