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Skuby Family History

Skuby 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: Skube, Saxby, Kubo, Study, Sorby, Kuba, Selby, Suba, Swaby, Skubic

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Where is the Skuby family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skuby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skuby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skuby. 100% of Skuby women worked as a Waitress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Skuby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skuby 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Skuby. 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 29 military records available for the last name Skuby. For the veterans among your Skuby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skuby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Skuby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skuby in 1968 was 59, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skuby 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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