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Skogh Family History

Skogh Name 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: Skog, Koch, Koga, Koth, Skop, Skok, Singh, Soga, Skora, Slough

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Where is the Skogh family from?

You can see how Skogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skogh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skogh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Skogh families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Skogh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Skogh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skogh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skogh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skogh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Skogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skogh 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Skogh. 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 12 military records available for the last name Skogh. For the veterans among your Skogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skogh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Skogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skogh in 1967 was 77, and 72 in 1989.

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