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Skipton Family History

Skipton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Skipton (Yorkshire) or Skipton on Swale (North Yorkshire) from Old Northumbrian scīp.

It derives from Old English scēap ‘sheep’ + Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

The initial Sk- is used instead of Sh- due to Scandinavian influence.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Skipton family from?

You can see how Skipton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skipton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skipton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Skipton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Skipton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Skipton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skipton 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 Skipton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skipton. 70% of Skipton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Skipton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skipton 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Skipton. 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 459 military records available for the last name Skipton. For the veterans among your Skipton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skipton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Skipton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Skipton in 1953 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skipton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skipton 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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