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Skry Family History

Skry 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: Spry, Sky, Kay, Bury, Say, Dery, Dury, Jury, Sari, Suri

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Where is the Skry family from?

You can see how Skry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skry family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Skry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skry 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 163 census records available for the last name Skry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skry 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Skry. 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 1 military records available for the last name Skry. For the veterans among your Skry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skry lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Skry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skry in 1982 was 75, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skry 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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