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Skooglund Family History

Skooglund 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: Skoglund, Hoogland, Hoglund, Hoaglund, Gronlund, Scotland, Woodland

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Where is the Skooglund family from?

You can see how Skooglund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skooglund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Skooglund families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Skooglund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skooglund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skooglund 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 Skooglund ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Skooglund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Skooglund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skooglund 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Skooglund. 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 18 military records available for the last name Skooglund. For the veterans among your Skooglund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skooglund lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Skooglund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skooglund in 1965 was 75, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skooglund 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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