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Skarphol Family History

Skarphol 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: Karpel, Karol, Sharpton, Warchol, Kathol, Barthol, Warhol, Karp

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Where is the Skarphol family from?

You can see how Skarphol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarphol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Skarphol families living in North Dakota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Skarphol's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skarphol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarphol 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 Skarphol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skarphol. 67% of Skarphol men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

What Skarphol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Skarphol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarphol 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Skarphol. 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 69 military records available for the last name Skarphol. For the veterans among your Skarphol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarphol lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Skarphol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skarphol in 1963 was 67, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skarphol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarphol 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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