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Skogg Family History

Skogg 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: Skog, Skoog, Song, Kong, Fogg, Koga, Skop, Skok, Grogg, Hogg

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Where is the Skogg family from?

You can see how Skogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skogg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skogg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Skogg family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skogg's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Skogg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skogg 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 289 census records available for the last name Skogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skogg 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Skogg. 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 36 military records available for the last name Skogg. For the veterans among your Skogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skogg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Skogg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skogg in 1958 was 55, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skogg 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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