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Skrivseth Family History

Skrivseth 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: Privett, Skipwith, Roseth, Skiver, Borseth, Trivett, Krish, Rivett

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Where is the Skrivseth family from?

You can see how Skrivseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skrivseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skrivseth family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skrivseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skrivseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skrivseth 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 Skrivseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skrivseth. 45% of Skrivseth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skrivseth 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
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Skrivseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Skrivseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skrivseth 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Skrivseth. 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 59 military records available for the last name Skrivseth. For the veterans among your Skrivseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skrivseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skrivseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Skrivseth in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skrivseth 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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