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Skomswold Family History

Skomswold 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: Spotswood, Oswald, Homewood, Gronewold, Skogstad, Griswold, Konold

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Skomswold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skomswold 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Skomswold. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Skomswold. For the veterans among your Skomswold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skomswold lifespan?

Average Skomswold life expectancy in 1977 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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