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Skaalen Family History

Skaalen 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: Kalen, Kallen, Skagen, Karlen, Skillen, Smallen, Salen, Karlin, Allen

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Where is the Skaalen family from?

You can see how Skaalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaalen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Skaalen families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Skaalen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Skaalen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skaalen ancestors do for a living?

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

What Skaalen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Skaalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaalen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Skaalen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Skaalen. For the veterans among your Skaalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaalen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Skaalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skaalen in 1967 was 84, and 87 in 2002.

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