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Origins of the Schilling surname

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About the Schillings

We have a total number of 2529 records for people with the last name Schilling.

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Where do most Schillings live?

In 1921, most Schillings lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Schillings

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,010 records for the Schilling surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Schillings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Schillings.

What are the most common Schilling first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Schillings

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Schillings in 1921
Dressmaker

8

Child

4

Charwoman

3

Housekeeper

3

Barmaid

2

Common Male occupations for Schillings in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

26

Farm Hands

25

Tinsmiths

19

General Farmers

15

Clerks

13

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