This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Skoog family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Skoog Family History

Skoog Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Skog.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Skoog family from?

You can see how Skoog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skoog family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skoog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Skoog families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Skoog's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Skoog families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skoog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Skoog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skoog. 20% of Skoog men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Skoog women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skoog were Clerk and Clerk.

View Census Data for Skoog | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Skoog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Skoog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skoog census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Skoog

Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skoog. 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.

View all Skoog immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Skoog. For the veterans among your Skoog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Skoog military records

You've only scratched the surface of Skoog family history

Discover More

What is the average Skoog lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Skoog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skoog in 1951 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skoog

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skoog 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Skoog family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial