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Skippe Family History

Skippe 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: Skipper, Lippe, Shippen, Kipper, Kipp, Sippy, Stipp, Shippey, Hippe

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Where is the Skippe family from?

You can see how Skippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skippe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skippe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Skippe families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Skippe's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Skippe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skippe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Skippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skippe 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Skippe. 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 8 military records available for the last name Skippe. For the veterans among your Skippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skippe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Skippe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Skippe in 1988 was 92, and 40 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skippe 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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