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Skaarup Family History

Skaarup 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: Skaar, Karp, Saar, Saari, Startup, Sharp, Bearup, Skare, Sklar, Skar

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Where is the Skaarup family from?

You can see how Skaarup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaarup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaarup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Skaarup families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaarup's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Skaarup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaarup 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 Skaarup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skaarup. 50% of Skaarup men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Skaarup women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Skaarup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Skaarup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaarup 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Skaarup. 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 72 military records available for the last name Skaarup. For the veterans among your Skaarup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaarup lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Skaarup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skaarup in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skaarup 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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