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Skramstad Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the five farmsteads so named notably in Hedmark. The first element is probably a river name derived from Old Norse skráma ‘shine’; the second stad is from Old Norse stathir ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Ramstad, Skogstad, Shelstad, Gaustad, Trygstad, Erstad, Balstad

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Where is the Skramstad family from?

You can see how Skramstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skramstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skramstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Skramstad families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Skramstad's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Skramstad families in 1911.
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What did your Skramstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skramstad. 25% of Skramstad men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Skramstad women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skramstad were Farm Laborer and Farm Work. .

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Farm Work
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skramstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skramstad 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Skramstad. 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 153 military records available for the last name Skramstad. For the veterans among your Skramstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skramstad lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Skramstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skramstad in 1942 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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