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Skavold Family History

Skavold 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: Skold, Stavola, Evavold, Seabold, Harold, Savoie, Savel, Spatola

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Where is the Skavold family from?

You can see how Skavold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skavold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skavold family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Skavold's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Skavold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skavold 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 29 census records available for the last name Skavold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skavold 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Skavold. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skavold. For the veterans among your Skavold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skavold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Skavold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skavold in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skavold 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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