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Skalstad Family History

Skalstad 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: Kolstad, Karlstad, Balstad, Shelstad, Skramstad, Falstad, Skogstad

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Where is the Skalstad family from?

You can see how Skalstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skalstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Skalstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skalstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalstad 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 102 census records available for the last name Skalstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalstad 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Skalstad. 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 14 military records available for the last name Skalstad. For the veterans among your Skalstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Skalstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skalstad in 1965 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalstad 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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