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Skavhaug Family History

Skavhaug 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, Skahan, Savage, Schaul, Savas, Kamphaus, Sava, Skehan, Savant

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Where is the Skavhaug family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skavhaug 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 Skavhaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skavhaug. 50% of Skavhaug men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Skavhaug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Skavhaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skavhaug 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Skavhaug. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skavhaug. For the veterans among your Skavhaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skavhaug lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1993, in the United States, Skavhaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Skavhaug in 1959 was 39, and 52 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skavhaug 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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