Skjelstad Family History

Skjelstad Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Shelstad, Fjelstad, Kolstad, Karlstad, Skramstad, Smestad, Elstad, Engelstad, Skogstad, Fjerstad

2,000 record(s) for Skjelstad

750	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
35	Military Records
47	Immigration Records
214	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Skjelstad family from?

You can see how Skjelstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skjelstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skjelstad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skjelstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skjelstad families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skjelstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skjelstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skjelstad.

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

Laborer

100%

What Skjelstad family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 214 census records available for the last name Skjelstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skjelstad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Skjelstad. 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.

Military Records

There are 35 military records available for the last name Skjelstad. For the veterans among your Skjelstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Skjelstad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Skjelstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Skjelstad in 1964 was 79, and 75 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skjelstad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.