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Skager Family History

Skager 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: Sager, Swager, Seager, Skagen, Skaer, Slager, Stager, Sayer, Stanger

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Where is the Skager family from?

You can see how Skager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skager families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Skager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skager. 100% of Skager 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Skager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skager 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Skager. 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 56 military records available for the last name Skager. For the veterans among your Skager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skager lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Skager in 1963 was 77, and 6 in 2004.

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