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Skemp Family History

Skemp Surname Meaning

English: variant of Kemp with a prosthetic S-.

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


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Where is the Skemp family from?

You can see how Skemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skemp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Skemp families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Skemp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skemp families in 1891.
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What did your Skemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skemp. 58% of Skemp 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
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skemp 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Skemp. 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 184 military records available for the last name Skemp. For the veterans among your Skemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skemp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skemp in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skemp 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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