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Skeaney Family History

Skeaney Name 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: Keaney, Seaney, Sweaney, Heaney, Keane, Kearney, Stepney, Reaney

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Where is the Skeaney family from?

You can see how Skeaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeaney family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Skeaney families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeaney's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Skeaney families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skeaney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skeaney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Skeaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeaney 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 immigration records available for the last name Skeaney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skeaney. For the veterans among your Skeaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeaney lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Skeaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skeaney in 1985 was 78, and 86 in 1988.

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