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Skyler Family History

Skyler 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: Styler, Kyler, Seyler, Sayler, Syler, Skyles, Sayer, Seller, Oyler

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Where is the Skyler family from?

You can see how Skyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Skyler family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Skyler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Skyler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Skyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyler 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Skyler. 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 89 military records available for the last name Skyler. For the veterans among your Skyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Skyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skyler in 1957 was 34, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skyler 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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