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Skage Family History

Skage 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: Kage, Sage, Stage, Skare, Skagen, Sale, Lage, Savage, Page, Kase

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Where is the Skage family from?

You can see how Skage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skage family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Skage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Skage family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Skage's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Skage families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skage. 50% of Skage men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Skage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skage 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Skage. 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 9 military records available for the last name Skage. For the veterans among your Skage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skage lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Skage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skage in 1969 was 85, and 93 in 1999.

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