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Skogness Family History

Skogness 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: Rogness, Holness, Sandness, Boness, Skogen, Fodness, Kragness, Osness

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Skogness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skogness 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

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There are 3 military records available for the last name Skogness. For the veterans among your Skogness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skogness lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Skogness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skogness in 1968 was 77, and 86 in 1998.

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