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Skistad Family History

Skistad 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: Smestad, Skogstad, Distad, Reistad, Kvistad, Swistak, Kolstad

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Where is the Skistad family from?

You can see how Skistad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skistad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skistad families living in North Dakota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Skistad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skistad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skistad 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 Skistad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Skistad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Skistad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skistad 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Skistad. 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 21 military records available for the last name Skistad. For the veterans among your Skistad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skistad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Skistad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Skistad in 1968 was 94, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skistad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skistad 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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