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Skjerping Family History

Skjerping 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: Spiering, Sterling, Skelding, Sperling, Siverling, Scherling

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Where is the Skjerping family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skjerping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skjerping ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skjerping. 100% of Skjerping 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 45 census records available for the last name Skjerping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjerping 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Skjerping. 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 25 military records available for the last name Skjerping. For the veterans among your Skjerping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skjerping lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Skjerping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skjerping in 1967 was 62, and 85 in 2001.

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