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Skold Family History

Skold Surname Meaning

Swedish (Sköld): from sköld ‘shield’ either as a soldier's name or from a placename.

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


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Where is the Skold family from?

You can see how Skold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Skold families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Skold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skold families in 1880.
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What did your Skold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skold. 48% of Skold men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Skold women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skold were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Skold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Skold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skold 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skold. 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 196 military records available for the last name Skold. For the veterans among your Skold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skold in 1962 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skold 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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