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Skelsey Family History

Skelsey Surname Meaning

unexplained; apparently a form of Kelsey with prosthetic S-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skelsey family from?

You can see how Skelsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skelsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Skelsey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Skelsey families in 1911.
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What did your Skelsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skelsey. 60% of Skelsey men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Skelsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skelsey were Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Paid General Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%

What Skelsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skelsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelsey 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Skelsey. 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 188 military records available for the last name Skelsey. For the veterans among your Skelsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelsey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Skelsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skelsey in 1957 was 56, and 89 in 2000.

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