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Skaar Family History

Skaar Surname Meaning

Norwegian (also Skår): habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads notably on the west coast of Norway named Skår or Skor from Old Norse skor ‘ledge, cleft in a mountain’.

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


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Where is the Skaar family from?

You can see how Skaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Skaar families living in Minnesota. This was about 68% of all the recorded Skaar's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skaar families in 1880.
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What did your Skaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skaar. 38% of Skaar men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Skaar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skaar were Farm and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaar 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skaar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 501 military records available for the last name Skaar. For the veterans among your Skaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaar lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Skaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skaar in 1948 was 24, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaar 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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