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Skogsberg Family History

Skogsberg 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: Slosberg, Konigsberg, Kolberg, Solberg, Osberg, Kornberg, Skyberg

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Where is the Skogsberg family from?

You can see how Skogsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skogsberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Skogsberg families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Skogsberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skogsberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skogsberg 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 Skogsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skogsberg. 28% of Skogsberg men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Skogsberg women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skogsberg were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Skogsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Skogsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skogsberg 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Skogsberg. 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 162 military records available for the last name Skogsberg. For the veterans among your Skogsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skogsberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skogsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skogsberg in 1963 was 88, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skogsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skogsberg 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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