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Skalde Family History

Skalde 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: Sale, Kale, Kade, Stalder, Slade, Shade, Sande, Skala, Salge, Skare

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Where is the Skalde family from?

You can see how Skalde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skalde families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Skalde's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Skalde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Skalde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalde 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Skalde. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skalde. For the veterans among your Skalde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalde lifespan?

Average Skalde life expectancy in 1982 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalde 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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