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Skelsky Family History

Skelsky 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: Skalsky, Sekelsky, Kelsey, Sielski, Skalski, Kolsky, Belsky, Selesky

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Where is the Skelsky family from?

You can see how Skelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skelsky families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skelsky's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Skelsky families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skelsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Skelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelsky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skelsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skelsky. For the veterans among your Skelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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