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Skagen Family History

Skagen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named from the definite singular of skage

Old Norse skagi ‘headland, promontory, cape’.

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


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Where is the Skagen family from?

You can see how Skagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skagen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skagen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Skagen families living in Manitoba. This was about 73% of all the recorded Skagen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Skagen families in 1911.
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What did your Skagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skagen. 25% of Skagen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Skagen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skagen were Machinist and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skagen 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Skagen. 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 238 military records available for the last name Skagen. For the veterans among your Skagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skagen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Skagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skagen in 1943 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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