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Skoyles Family History

Skoyles Surname Meaning

see Scholes.

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


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Where is the Skoyles family from?

You can see how Skoyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skoyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Skoyles families living in Norfolk. This was about 79% of all the recorded Skoyles's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Skoyles families in 1891.
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What did your Skoyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skoyles. 50% of Skoyles men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Skoyles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skoyles were Gardener and 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Painter decorater
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skoyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoyles 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Skoyles. 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 161 military records available for the last name Skoyles. For the veterans among your Skoyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoyles lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Skoyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skoyles in 1977 was 95, and 48 in 1997.

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