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Skaar Name Meaning

Norwegian (also Skår): habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads notably on the west coast of Norway named Skår or Skor from Old Norse skor ‘ledge cleft in a mountain’. Compare Score 2 and Skar

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


Similar surnames: Skar, Skaer, Spaar, Saar, Solar, Haar, Saal, Paar, Staal, Kaas

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Where is the Skaar family from?

You can see how Skaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Skaar families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Skaar's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Skaar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skaar ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaar 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Skaar. 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 501 military records available for the last name Skaar. For the veterans among your Skaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaar lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Skaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skaar in 1948 was 24, and 54 in 2004.

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