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Skyem Family History

Skyem 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: Skye, Sayer, Kye, Salem, Sem, Styer, Swem, Seyer, Sayed, Solem

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Skyem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skyem. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skyem. For the veterans among your Skyem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Skyem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skyem in 1968 was 67, and 87 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skyem 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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