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Skiles Family History

Skiles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Skoyles (see Scholes). Compare Skyles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skiles family from?

You can see how Skiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Skiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Skiles family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skiles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skiles families in 1891.
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What did your Skiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skiles. 23% of Skiles men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Skiles women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skiles were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Skiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiles 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Skiles. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Skiles. For the veterans among your Skiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiles lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Skiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skiles in 1948 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiles 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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