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Skyles Name Meaning

English: variant of Skiles .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kyler, Skiles, Sayles, Styles, Sowles, Soles, Boyles, Sales, Pyles

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Where is the Skyles family from?

You can see how Skyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skyles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Skyles families living in Iowa Territory. This was about 30% of all the recorded Skyles's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Skyles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skyles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skyles. 33% of Skyles men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Skyles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skyles were Mechanic and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • None
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skyles. 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 696 military records available for the last name Skyles. For the veterans among your Skyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skyles in 1962 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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