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Skielly Family History

Skielly 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: Skelly, Kelly, Stelly, Kielty, Kiely, Rielly, Shelly, Shiell, Skelley

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Where is the Skielly family from?

You can see how Skielly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skielly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Skielly families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Skielly's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Skielly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skielly 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 2 census records available for the last name Skielly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skielly 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 Skielly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skielly. For the veterans among your Skielly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skielly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skielly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skielly

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