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Skjong Family History

Skjong 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: Song, Kong, Strong, Jong, Spong, Skog, Khong, Kwong, Sprong, Susong

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Where is the Skjong family from?

You can see how Skjong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skjong family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skjong family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skjong's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skjong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skjong 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 Skjong ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Worker
    100%

What Skjong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Skjong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjong 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Skjong. 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 Skjong. For the veterans among your Skjong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skjong lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Skjong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Skjong in 1971 was 86, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skjong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skjong 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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