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Skipp Family History

Skipp Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English skep(pe) ‘basket’ (Old Norse skeppa) presumably denoting someone who made or sold baskets.

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


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Where is the Skipp family from?

You can see how Skipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skipp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skipp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Skipp families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Skipp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skipp families in 1891.
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What did your Skipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skipp. 38% of Skipp men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Skipp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skipp were House Painter and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • House Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Skipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skipp 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Skipp. 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 761 military records available for the last name Skipp. For the veterans among your Skipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skipp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Skipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Skipp in 1966 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skipp 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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