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Skip Family History

Skip 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: Skop, Seip, Kip, Kim, Shi, Kil, Ki, Shim, Six, Sui

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Where is the Skip family from?

You can see how Skip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skip family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skip families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Skip families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Skip's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skip 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 Skip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skip. 100% of Skip men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Skip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Skip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skip 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Skip. 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 60 military records available for the last name Skip. For the veterans among your Skip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skip lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Skip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Skip in 1964 was 81, and 67 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skip

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skip 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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