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Skretvedt Family History

Skretvedt 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: Street, Surette, Syrett, Kretzer, Shreve, Skeeter, Frevert, Soetaert

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Where is the Skretvedt family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skretvedt 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 Skretvedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skretvedt. 100% of Skretvedt men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Skretvedt women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Skretvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skretvedt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skretvedt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Skretvedt. For the veterans among your Skretvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skretvedt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Skretvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skretvedt in 1973 was 77, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skretvedt 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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