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Skye Family History

Skye Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Scottish Skae a variant of Skea.

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


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Where is the Skye family from?

You can see how Skye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Skye families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Skye's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Skye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skye 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 Skye 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 Skye. 100% of Skye men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Skye women worked as an Unpaid 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skye 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Skye. 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 297 military records available for the last name Skye. For the veterans among your Skye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skye in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skye 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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