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Skyrud Family History

Skyrud 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: Cyrus, Smyrl, Krug, Sword, Stroud, Skora, Sugrue, Rud, Skare, Sorum

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Where is the Skyrud family from?

You can see how Skyrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skyrud families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skyrud's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skyrud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skyrud 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 Skyrud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skyrud. 100% of Skyrud men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Skyrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyrud 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Skyrud. 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 15 military records available for the last name Skyrud. For the veterans among your Skyrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyrud lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Skyrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skyrud in 1969 was 88, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skyrud 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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