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Skagerberg Family History

Skagerberg 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: Fagerberg, Silberberg, Sperberg, Silverberg, Setterberg, Soderberg

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Where is the Skagerberg family from?

You can see how Skagerberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skagerberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skagerberg families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skagerberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skagerberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skagerberg 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 Skagerberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skagerberg. 60% of Skagerberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Skagerberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Skagerberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skagerberg 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Skagerberg. 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 145 military records available for the last name Skagerberg. For the veterans among your Skagerberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skagerberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skagerberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skagerberg in 1964 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skagerberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skagerberg 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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