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Skotheim Family History

Skotheim 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: Solheim, Opheim, Wertheim, Sundheim, Fretheim, Stutheit, Norheim

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Where is the Skotheim family from?

You can see how Skotheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skotheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skotheim family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skotheim's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Skotheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skotheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Skotheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skotheim 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Skotheim. 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 17 military records available for the last name Skotheim. For the veterans among your Skotheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skotheim lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Skotheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skotheim in 1971 was 83, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skotheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skotheim 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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