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Skaglund Family History

Skaglund 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: Skoglund, Haglund, Swanlund, Hoaglund, Ragland, Heglund, Skagen

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Where is the Skaglund family from?

You can see how Skaglund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skaglund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skaglund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Skaglund families living in Nebraska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skaglund's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Skaglund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skaglund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skaglund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skaglund. 100% of Skaglund 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 232 census records available for the last name Skaglund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skaglund 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Skaglund. 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 13 military records available for the last name Skaglund. For the veterans among your Skaglund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skaglund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skaglund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skaglund in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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