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Skauge Family History

Skauge 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: Skaug, Kage, Sage, Hauge, Skaggs, Sauve, Stage, Salge, Auge, Sause

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Where is the Skauge family from?

You can see how Skauge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skauge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skauge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Skauge families living in Berkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Skauge's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Skauge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skauge 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 Skauge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skauge. 28% of Skauge men worked as a Farming and 60% of Skauge women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skauge were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Skauge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Skauge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skauge 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Skauge. 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 100 military records available for the last name Skauge. For the veterans among your Skauge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skauge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skauge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skauge in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skauge 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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