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Skonberg Family History

Skonberg 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: Kolberg, Solberg, Kronberg, Kornberg, Skyberg, Stenberg, Stomberg

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Where is the Skonberg family from?

You can see how Skonberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skonberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skonberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Skonberg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Skonberg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Skonberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skonberg 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 Skonberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cannery Work and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skonberg. 30% of Skonberg men worked as a Cannery Work and 60% of Skonberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skonberg were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Cannery Work
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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What Skonberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Skonberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skonberg 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Skonberg. 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 260 military records available for the last name Skonberg. For the veterans among your Skonberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skonberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Skonberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Skonberg in 1962 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

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