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Skjegestad Family History

Skjegestad 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: Skogstad, Shelstad, Skramstad, Kallestad, Saugstad, Smestad, Hegstad

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Skjegestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjegestad 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Skjegestad. 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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What is the average Skjegestad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Skjegestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skjegestad in 1968 was 81, and 85 in 1996.

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