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Skutley Family History

Skutley 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: Sutley, Nutley, Shatley, Studley, Smitley, Utley, Saufley, Rutley

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Where is the Skutley family from?

You can see how Skutley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skutley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skutley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Skutley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skutley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skutley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skutley 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 Skutley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skutley. 100% of Skutley men worked as a Hired Man.

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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

  • Hired Man
    100%

What Skutley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Skutley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skutley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Skutley. 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 62 military records available for the last name Skutley. For the veterans among your Skutley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skutley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skutley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skutley in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skutley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skutley 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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