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Skellenger Family History

Skellenger Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skellenger family from?

You can see how Skellenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skellenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Skellenger families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Skellenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skellenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skellenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Skellenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skellenger. 31% of Skellenger men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Skellenger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skellenger were Farm Hand and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Skellenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Skellenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellenger 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Skellenger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 360 military records available for the last name Skellenger. For the veterans among your Skellenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skellenger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Skellenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Skellenger in 1960 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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