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Skylstad Family History

Skylstad 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: Kolstad, Shelstad, Skogstad, Karlstad, Lystad, Balstad, Molstad

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Where is the Skylstad family from?

You can see how Skylstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skylstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skylstad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skylstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skylstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skylstad 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 51 census records available for the last name Skylstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skylstad 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Skylstad. 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 9 military records available for the last name Skylstad. For the veterans among your Skylstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skylstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Skylstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skylstad in 1967 was 24, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skylstad 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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