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Skerlong Family History

Skerlong 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: Sterling, Sperling, Herlong, Sherling, Furlong, Stelling, Serlin

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Where is the Skerlong family from?

You can see how Skerlong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerlong family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skerlong family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerlong's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Skerlong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerlong 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 Skerlong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skerlong. 100% of Skerlong men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Skerlong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Skerlong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerlong 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Skerlong. 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 12 military records available for the last name Skerlong. For the veterans among your Skerlong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerlong lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Skerlong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Skerlong in 1969 was 73, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skerlong

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerlong 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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