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Skarup Family History

Skarup 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: Karp, Startup, Sharp, Bearup, Skare, Skar, Skarin, Skau, Skorupa

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skarup ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Skarup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarup 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Skarup. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Skarup. For the veterans among your Skarup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarup lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Skarup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Skarup in 1982 was 78, and 37 in 1994.

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