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Skogman Family History

Skogman Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of skog ‘copse wood’ + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skogman family from?

You can see how Skogman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skogman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skogman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Skogman families living in Alberta. This was about 69% of all the recorded Skogman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skogman families in 1911.
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What did your Skogman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skogman. 67% of Skogman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Skogman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skogman were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Skogman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skogman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skogman 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Skogman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Skogman. For the veterans among your Skogman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skogman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skogman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skogman in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skogman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skogman 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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