History of your Surname
Get access to Skellinger family records.Start a free trial

Skellinger Family History

Skellinger Name 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: Sellinger, Skellenger, Killinger, Selinger, Bellinger, Ellinger

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Skellinger family from?

You can see how Skellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skellinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Skellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Skellinger families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Skellinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Skellinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skellinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skellinger. 60% of Skellinger men worked as a Laborer. .

View Census Data for Skellinger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Skellinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skellinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Skellinger

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Skellinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Skellinger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 101 military records available for the last name Skellinger. For the veterans among your Skellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Skellinger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Skellinger family history

Discover More

What is the average Skellinger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1997, in the United States, Skellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Skellinger in 1951 was 43, and 20 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skellinger

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Skellinger family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Skellinger last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial