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Skoug Family History

Skoug 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: Skog, Skaug, Skoog, Song, Kong, Kou, Krug, Stout, Klug, Skop

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Where is the Skoug family from?

You can see how Skoug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoug family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Skoug families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Skoug families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Skoug's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Skoug families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoug 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 Skoug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skoug. 34% of Skoug men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Skoug women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Skoug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Skoug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoug 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Skoug. 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 82 military records available for the last name Skoug. For the veterans among your Skoug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoug lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skoug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skoug in 1962 was 86, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoug 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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