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Skie Family History

Skie 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: Skeie, Skye, Shie, Kim, Shi, Kiel, Kil, Sale, Spire, Ki

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Where is the Skie family from?

You can see how Skie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Skie families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Skie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Skie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skie. 100% of Skie 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Skie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Skie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skie 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 Skie. 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 64 military records available for the last name Skie. For the veterans among your Skie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Skie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Skie in 1968 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skie 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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