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Skipwith Family History

Skipwith Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Skipworth.

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


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Where is the Skipwith family from?

You can see how Skipwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skipwith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skipwith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Skipwith families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Skipwith's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Skipwith families in 1891.
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What did your Skipwith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skipwith. 100% of Skipwith 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Skipwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skipwith 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Skipwith. 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 988 military records available for the last name Skipwith. For the veterans among your Skipwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skipwith lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Skipwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Skipwith in 1955 was 41, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skipwith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skipwith 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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