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Shilling Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English coin name schilling, probably a nickname referring to a fee or rent owed. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant spelling of Schilling. Americanized spelling of German Schilling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schilling, Shillings, Schelling, Helling, Skilling, Hilling, Billing

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Shilling Family Origin

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Shilling Family Occupations

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  • Basket Maker

    25%

  • Farm Labourer

    13%

  • Farmer

    13%

  • Guide

    13%

In 1881, Basket Maker, Farm Labourer and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Shilling. A less common occupation for the Shilling family was Guide. The most common Shilling occupation in Canada was Basket Maker. 25% of Shilling's were Basket Makers.

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Shilling Historical Records

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Shilling Life Expectancy

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