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Skroud Family History

Skroud 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: Stroud, Sprout, Proud, Srour, Sproul, Strouf, Skroch, Skold, Strout

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Where is the Skroud family from?

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

What did your Skroud ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Skroud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skroud 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Skroud. 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 7 military records available for the last name Skroud. For the veterans among your Skroud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skroud lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Skroud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skroud in 1975 was 40, and 89 in 1998.

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