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Skym Family History

Skym Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Skym family from?

You can see how Skym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skym family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skym families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Skym families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Skym's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Skym families in 1891.
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What did your Skym ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skym. 100% of Skym 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Skym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skym 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Skym. 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 Skym. For the veterans among your Skym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skym lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Skym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Skym in 1964 was 89, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skym 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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