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Skalland Family History

Skalland 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: Calland, Stallard, Selland, Scallan, Shapland, Skalla, Galland

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Where is the Skalland family from?

You can see how Skalland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skalland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Skalland families living in South Dakota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Skalland's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Skalland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skalland 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 Skalland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skalland. 100% of Skalland men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Skalland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Skalland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skalland 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Skalland. 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 28 military records available for the last name Skalland. For the veterans among your Skalland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skalland lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Skalland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skalland in 1973 was 86, and 18 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skalland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skalland 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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