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Skoye Family History

Skoye Surname 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: Skye, Stone, Stowe, Kobe, Kye, Boye, Toye, Shore, Skop, Sole

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Where is the Skoye family from?

You can see how Skoye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoye family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Skoye family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Skoye's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skoye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Skoye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoye 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Skoye. 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 6 military records available for the last name Skoye. For the veterans among your Skoye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoye lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Skoye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skoye in 1986 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoye ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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