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Skelcy Family History

Skelcy 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: Skelly, Seeley, Kelly, Akeley, Kelch, Stelly, Selby, Shelby, Kelty

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Where is the Skelcy family from?

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

What did your Skelcy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Skelcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelcy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skelcy. 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 13 military records available for the last name Skelcy. For the veterans among your Skelcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelcy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Skelcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Skelcy in 1967 was 90, and 39 in 2003.

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