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Skagford Family History

Skagford 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: Stafford, Stanford, Spafford, Samford, Safford, Seaford, Swafford

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Where is the Skagford family from?

You can see how Skagford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skagford family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Skagford families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Skagford's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Skagford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skagford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Skagford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skagford 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skagford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skagford. For the veterans among your Skagford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skagford lifespan?

Average Skagford life expectancy in 1998 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skagford 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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