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Skjepstad Family History

Skjepstad 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: Shelstad, Skramstad, Smestad, Skogstad, Fjerstad, Fjelstad, Kolstad

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Where is the Skjepstad family from?

You can see how Skjepstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skjepstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skjepstad family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skjepstad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skjepstad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Skjepstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjepstad 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Skjepstad. 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 Skjepstad. For the veterans among your Skjepstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skjepstad lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Skjepstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skjepstad in 1977 was 77, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skjepstad 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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