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Skaug Family History

Skaug Name Meaning

Norwegian:: variant of Skau . habitational name from a farm in Trøndelag named Skaug from Old Norse skauf ‘tassel tuft’ possibly referring to a hill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Skoog, Laug, Skaar, Spaur, Kau, Aug, Skaggs, Kang, Skare, Saur

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Where is the Skaug family from?

You can see how Skaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaug family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaug families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Skaug families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaug's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Skaug families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skaug. 60% of Skaug men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Skaug women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaug 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Skaug. 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 160 military records available for the last name Skaug. For the veterans among your Skaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaug lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Skaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skaug in 1958 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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