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Skavdahl Family History

Skavdahl 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: Sandahl, Sandall, Sandal, Sundahl, Amdahl, Lovdahl, Stordahl, Ekdahl

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Where is the Skavdahl family from?

You can see how Skavdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skavdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skavdahl family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skavdahl's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Skavdahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skavdahl 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 Skavdahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skavdahl. 100% of Skavdahl 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 134 census records available for the last name Skavdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skavdahl 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Skavdahl. 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 148 military records available for the last name Skavdahl. For the veterans among your Skavdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skavdahl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Skavdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skavdahl in 1966 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skavdahl 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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