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Skirling Family History

Skirling 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: Stirling, Skilling, Sterling, Shilling, Girling, Sperling, Starling

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Where is the Skirling family from?

You can see how Skirling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skirling family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Skirling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Skirling family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Skirling's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Skirling families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Skirling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skirling 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Skirling. 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 Skirling. For the veterans among your Skirling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skirling lifespan?

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