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Skelcey Family History

Skelcey Name Meaning

see Skelcher . see Skelsey .

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


Similar surnames: Skelley, Seeley, Kelsey, Akeley, Shelley, Selley, Selvey, Smelley

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Where is the Skelcey family from?

You can see how Skelcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelcey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Skelcey families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelcey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Skelcey families in 1891.
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What did your Skelcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skelcey. 100% of Skelcey men worked as a Painter decorator and 100% of Skelcey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Painter decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Skelcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelcey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Skelcey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Skelcey. For the veterans among your Skelcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelcey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Skelcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skelcey in 1977 was 47, and 89 in 1994.

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