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Skelling Family History

Skelling Name Meaning

see Skilling .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Stelling, Skelding, Skilling, Kelling, Selling, Snelling, Helling

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Where is the Skelling family from?

You can see how Skelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skelling family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skelling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Skelling family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Skelling's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Skelling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skelling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skelling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Skelling. 60% of Skelling men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Skelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skelling 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Skelling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Skelling. For the veterans among your Skelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skelling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Skelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skelling in 1966 was 68, and 81 in 1994.

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