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Skalberg Family History

Skalberg 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: Salberg, Kalberg, Seaberg, Kolberg, Walberg, Sahlberg, Silberg

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Where is the Skalberg family from?

You can see how Skalberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skalberg families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skalberg's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Skalberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalberg 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 Skalberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skalberg. 100% of Skalberg men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Skalberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Skalberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalberg 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Skalberg. 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 82 military records available for the last name Skalberg. For the veterans among your Skalberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Skalberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skalberg in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skalberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalberg 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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