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Skomp Family History

Skomp 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, Komp, Skemp, Kopp, Kamp, Kemp, Stoop, Som, Skok, Komm

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Where is the Skomp family from?

You can see how Skomp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skomp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skomp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Skomp family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skomp's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Skomp families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skomp 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 Skomp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skomp. 34% of Skomp men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Skomp women worked as a Farm 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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Skomp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Skomp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skomp 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Skomp. 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 110 military records available for the last name Skomp. For the veterans among your Skomp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skomp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skomp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Skomp in 1963 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skomp 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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