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Skibsted Family History

Skibsted 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: Sistek, Skogstad, Kister, Skibbe, Kirsten, Kiester, Winsted, Kibbe

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Where is the Skibsted family from?

You can see how Skibsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skibsted family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Skibsted families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skibsted family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skibsted's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Skibsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skibsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Skibsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skibsted 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Skibsted. 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 28 military records available for the last name Skibsted. For the veterans among your Skibsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skibsted lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Skibsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skibsted in 1959 was 49, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skibsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skibsted 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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