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Skeary Family History

Skeary 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: Keary, Skerry, Sneary, Geary, Seery, Sears, Sealy, Sherry, Deary

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Where is the Skeary family from?

You can see how Skeary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skeary family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skeary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Skeary family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Skeary's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Skeary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skeary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skeary ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Skeary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skeary 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skeary. 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 41 military records available for the last name Skeary. For the veterans among your Skeary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skeary lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Skeary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skeary in 1979 was 74, and 60 in 2002.

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