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Skogstad Family History

Skogstad Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the eight farmsteads so named probably from the Old Norse personal name Skógr.

Old Norse stathir is the plural of stathr, which means ‘farmstead dwelling’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Skogstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skogstad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skogstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Skogstad families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Skogstad's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Skogstad families in 1911.
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What did your Skogstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skogstad. 100% of Skogstad 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 444 immigration records available for the last name Skogstad. 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 158 military records available for the last name Skogstad. For the veterans among your Skogstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skogstad lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Skogstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Skogstad in 1957 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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