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Skjegstad Family History

Skjegstad 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: Skogstad, Shelstad, Skramstad, Saugstad, Smestad, Hegstad, Krogstad

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Where is the Skjegstad family from?

You can see how Skjegstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skjegstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skjegstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Skjegstad families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Skjegstad's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Skjegstad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Skjegstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjegstad 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Skjegstad. 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 Skjegstad. For the veterans among your Skjegstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skjegstad lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Skjegstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skjegstad in 1977 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skjegstad 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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