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Skudstad Family History

Skudstad 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: Saugstad, Skogstad, Kolstad, Hunstad, Shelstad, Gaustad, Austad

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Where is the Skudstad family from?

You can see how Skudstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skudstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skudstad family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skudstad's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Skudstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skudstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Skudstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skudstad 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Skudstad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skudstad. For the veterans among your Skudstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skudstad lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Skudstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skudstad in 1974 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skudstad 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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