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Skafte Family History

Skafte 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: Kaste, Sante, Skare, Shaft, Shafter, State, Slate, Saft, Shafto

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Where is the Skafte family from?

You can see how Skafte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skafte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skafte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Skafte families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Skafte's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Skafte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skafte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skafte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skafte. 34% of Skafte men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Skafte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Skafte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skafte 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Skafte. 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 65 military records available for the last name Skafte. For the veterans among your Skafte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skafte lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Skafte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skafte in 1961 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

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