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Skirkey Family History

Skirkey 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: Kirkey, Shirkey, Kirkley, Kirkeby, Shirley, Kirker, Shirey, Sharkey

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Where is the Skirkey family from?

You can see how Skirkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirkey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skirkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skirkey family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skirkey's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Skirkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skirkey 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 42 census records available for the last name Skirkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirkey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skirkey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Skirkey. For the veterans among your Skirkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirkey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Skirkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Skirkey in 1973 was 78, and 58 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skirkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skirkey 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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