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Skillinger Family History

Skillinger Surname 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: Killinger, Stillinger, Dillinger, Fillinger, Schillinger, Skilling

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Where is the Skillinger family from?

You can see how Skillinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skillinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skillinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Skillinger families living in New Jersey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Skillinger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Skillinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skillinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Skillinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skillinger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Skillinger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Skillinger. For the veterans among your Skillinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skillinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Skillinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skillinger in 1963 was 68, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skillinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skillinger 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.

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