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Skov Family History

Skov Surname Meaning

Danish: topographic name from skov ‘forest’ also ‘copse’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skov family from?

You can see how Skov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skov family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Skov families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Skov families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skov's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skov families in 1891.
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What did your Skov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skov. 53% of Skov men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Skov women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skov were Pastor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Pastor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skov 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skov. 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 387 military records available for the last name Skov. For the veterans among your Skov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skov lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Skov in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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