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Skippon Family History

Skippon Surname Meaning

see Skippen.

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


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Where is the Skippon family from?

You can see how Skippon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skippon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Skippon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Skippon families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Skippon's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Skippon families in 1891.
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What did your Skippon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skippon. 84% of Skippon 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
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Skippon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skippon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skippon 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Skippon. 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 153 military records available for the last name Skippon. For the veterans among your Skippon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skippon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Skippon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skippon in 1964 was 81, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skippon 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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