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Skogan Family History

Skogan 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: Skokan, Skogen, Kogan, Skogman, Sloman, Cogan, Koga, Sagan, Logan

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Where is the Skogan family from?

You can see how Skogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skogan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skogan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Skogan families living in North Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skogan's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Skogan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skogan. 100% of Skogan 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 567 census records available for the last name Skogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skogan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Skogan. 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 49 military records available for the last name Skogan. For the veterans among your Skogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skogan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Skogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skogan in 1963 was 73, and 95 in 2001.

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