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Skoberg Family History

Skoberg 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: Skyberg, Shoberg, Sjoberg, Soberg, Kober, Froberg, Seaberg, Kolberg

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Where is the Skoberg family from?

You can see how Skoberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skoberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Skoberg families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Skoberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Skoberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoberg 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 Skoberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skoberg. 100% of Skoberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Skoberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Skoberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoberg 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Skoberg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Skoberg. For the veterans among your Skoberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skoberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skoberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skoberg in 1964 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skoberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoberg 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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