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Skjolsvik Family History

Skjolsvik 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: Skolnik, Krolik, Kosik, Slavik, Sokolski, Skorski, Shkolnik, Sobolik

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Where is the Skjolsvik family from?

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

There are 31 census records available for the last name Skjolsvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjolsvik 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Skjolsvik. 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 3 military records available for the last name Skjolsvik. For the veterans among your Skjolsvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skjolsvik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Skjolsvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Skjolsvik in 1963 was 59, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skjolsvik 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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