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Skjerdal Family History

Skjerdal 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: Serda, Skerl, Skarda, Jordal, Kral, Serra, Jordan, Senecal, Seda

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Where is the Skjerdal family from?

You can see how Skjerdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skjerdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skjerdal family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skjerdal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skjerdal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Skjerdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjerdal 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Skjerdal. 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 Skjerdal. For the veterans among your Skjerdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skjerdal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Skjerdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skjerdal in 1970 was 90, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skjerdal 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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