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Skyer Family History

Skyer 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: Sayer, Styer, Seyer, Skaer, Skye, Kyer, Smyer, Asker, Layer, Meyer

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Where is the Skyer family from?

You can see how Skyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyer family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Skyer families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skyer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Skyer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Employer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skyer. 100% of Skyer men worked as an Employer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Employer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Skyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Skyer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Skyer. For the veterans among your Skyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Skyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skyer in 1965 was 46, and 50 in 2003.

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