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Skylstead Family History

Skylstead 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: Halstead, Kolstad, Shelstad, Skogstad, Milstead, Hillstead, Holstead

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Where is the Skylstead family from?

You can see how Skylstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skylstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skylstead family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skylstead's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Skylstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skylstead 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 25 census records available for the last name Skylstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skylstead 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Skylstead. 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 13 military records available for the last name Skylstead. For the veterans among your Skylstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skylstead lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Skylstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skylstead in 1974 was 72, and 97 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skylstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skylstead 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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