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Skanderup Family History

Skanderup 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: Sander, Skender, Sanders, Swander, Iskander, Sandefur, Stander

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Where is the Skanderup family from?

You can see how Skanderup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skanderup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skanderup families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skanderup's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Skanderup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skanderup 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 107 census records available for the last name Skanderup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skanderup 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Skanderup. 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 17 military records available for the last name Skanderup. For the veterans among your Skanderup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skanderup lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Skanderup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skanderup in 1970 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skanderup 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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