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Skempton Family History

Skempton Surname Meaning

see Scampton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Skempton family from?

You can see how Skempton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skempton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Skempton families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skempton's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Skempton families in 1891.
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What did your Skempton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skempton. 100% of Skempton men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Skempton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Skempton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skempton 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Skempton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Skempton. For the veterans among your Skempton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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