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Skyles Family History

Skyles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Skiles.

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


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Where is the Skyles family from?

You can see how Skyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skyles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Skyles families living in Worcestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Skyles's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Skyles families in 1891.
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What did your Skyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skyles. 100% of Skyles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skyles. 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 696 military records available for the last name Skyles. For the veterans among your Skyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skyles in 1962 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skyles 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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