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Skagg Family History

Skagg 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: Skaggs, Stagg, Skaug, Kang, Sang, Kage, Dagg, Hagg, Sage, Fagg

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Where is the Skagg family from?

You can see how Skagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skagg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skagg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Skagg families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Skagg's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Skagg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skagg 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 Skagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skagg. 45% of Skagg men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Skagg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skagg were Operator and Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Electrician
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skagg 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Skagg. 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 94 military records available for the last name Skagg. For the veterans among your Skagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skagg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Skagg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Skagg in 1969 was 82, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skagg 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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