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Skadsen Family History

Skadsen 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: Scadden, Kaden, Stassen, Skagen, Madsen, Swansen, Kaysen, Kassen

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Where is the Skadsen family from?

You can see how Skadsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skadsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skadsen family living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skadsen's in USA. Montana and 2 other states had the highest population of Skadsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skadsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Skadsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Skadsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skadsen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Skadsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Skadsen. For the veterans among your Skadsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skadsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Skadsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Skadsen in 1967 was 65, and 64 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skadsen 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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