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Skowlund Family History

Skowlund 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: Skoglund, Rowland, Dowland, Gronlund, Scotland, Soland, Bowland

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Where is the Skowlund family from?

You can see how Skowlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skowlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skowlund family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skowlund's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Skowlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skowlund 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 136 census records available for the last name Skowlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skowlund 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Skowlund. 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 75 military records available for the last name Skowlund. For the veterans among your Skowlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skowlund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skowlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skowlund in 1964 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skowlund 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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