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Skjold Family History

Skjold 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, Bujold, Sibold, Sebold, Harold, Bold, Gold, Sol, Knoll, Wold

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Where is the Skjold family from?

You can see how Skjold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skjold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Skjold families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skjold's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skjold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skjold 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 254 census records available for the last name Skjold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjold 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Skjold. 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 33 military records available for the last name Skjold. For the veterans among your Skjold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skjold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Skjold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skjold in 1963 was 67, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skjold 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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