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Skogerboe Family History

Skogerboe 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: Sorbo, Stoebe, Rogero, Skogen, Sowerby, Koerber, Segerson, Moerbe

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Where is the Skogerboe family from?

You can see how Skogerboe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skogerboe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skogerboe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Skogerboe families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Skogerboe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Skogerboe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skogerboe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skogerboe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skogerboe. 60% of Skogerboe men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Skogerboe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skogerboe 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 Skogerboe. 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 23 military records available for the last name Skogerboe. For the veterans among your Skogerboe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skogerboe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Skogerboe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Skogerboe in 1967 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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