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Skolfield Family History

Skolfield 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: Sofield, Scofield, Scholfield, Woodfield, Sheffield, Bonfield

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Where is the Skolfield family from?

You can see how Skolfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skolfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skolfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Skolfield family living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skolfield's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Skolfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skolfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skolfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skolfield. 25% of Skolfield men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skolfield women worked as a 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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Skolfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Skolfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skolfield 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Skolfield. 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 297 military records available for the last name Skolfield. For the veterans among your Skolfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skolfield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Skolfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skolfield in 1945 was 25, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skolfield 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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