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Skody Family History

Skody 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: Skoda, Goody, Body, Study, Skop, Moody, Skok, Cody, Sandy, Skora

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skody ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Skody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skody 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 Skody. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Skody. For the veterans among your Skody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skody lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Skody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skody in 1970 was 65, and 80 in 1998.

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