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Skillstad Family History

Skillstad 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: Hillestad, Kolstad, Karlstad, Shelstad, Skramstad, Kallestad

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What did your Skillstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skillstad. 100% of Skillstad men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Skillstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillstad 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Skillstad. 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 13 military records available for the last name Skillstad. For the veterans among your Skillstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillstad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Skillstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skillstad in 1968 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skillstad 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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