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Skovmand Family History

Skovmand 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: Skogman, Kosman, Sloman, Kolman, Snowman, Scotland, Soman, Skokan

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Where is the Skovmand family from?

You can see how Skovmand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skovmand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Skovmand families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Skovmand's in USA. California had the highest population of Skovmand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skovmand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skovmand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skovmand. 100% of Skovmand men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Skovmand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skovmand 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Skovmand. 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 18 military records available for the last name Skovmand. For the veterans among your Skovmand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skovmand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Skovmand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Skovmand in 1963 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

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