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Skarperud Family History

Skarperud 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: Kopperud, Karper, Sharper, Harper, Skipper, Karner, Samperi, Margerum

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Where is the Skarperud family from?

You can see how Skarperud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarperud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skarperud families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarperud's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skarperud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarperud 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 Skarperud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skarperud. 100% of Skarperud men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skarperud women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Skarperud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Skarperud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarperud 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Skarperud. 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 12 military records available for the last name Skarperud. For the veterans among your Skarperud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarperud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skarperud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Skarperud in 1964 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarperud 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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