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Skovsgaard Family History

Skovsgaard 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: Odegaard, Norgaard, Skogstad, Sogard, Overgaard, Boogaard, Bogaard

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Where is the Skovsgaard family from?

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

There are 19 census records available for the last name Skovsgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skovsgaard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Skovsgaard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skovsgaard. For the veterans among your Skovsgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skovsgaard lifespan?

Average Skovsgaard life expectancy in 1974 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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