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Skiby Family History

Skiby 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: Skiba, Skibo, Saxby, Kibe, Kilby, Kirby, Sorby, Selby, Kibby, Swaby

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Where is the Skiby family from?

You can see how Skiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skiby family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skiby's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Skiby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiby 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 58 census records available for the last name Skiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiby 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Skiby. 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 18 military records available for the last name Skiby. For the veterans among your Skiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiby lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Skiby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skiby in 1954 was 44, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiby 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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