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Skognes Family History

Skognes 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: Skogen, Stogner, Sones, Stones, Skanes, Stone, Spooner, Fornes

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Where is the Skognes family from?

You can see how Skognes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skognes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skognes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Skognes families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Skognes's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skognes families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Skognes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skognes 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Skognes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skognes. For the veterans among your Skognes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skognes lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Skognes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Skognes in 1978 was 35, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skognes 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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