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Skarling Family History

Skarling 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: Starling, Sparling, Karlin, Harling, Darling, Carling, Sterling

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Where is the Skarling family from?

You can see how Skarling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarling family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Skarling families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Skarling families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarling's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Skarling families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Skarling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarling 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Skarling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Skarling. For the veterans among your Skarling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarling lifespan?

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