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Skipworth Family History

Skipworth Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from Skipwith (East Yorkshire) from Old Northumbrian scīp (Old English scēap ‘sheep’) + Old English wīc ‘dwelling specialized farm’ later replaced by Old Norse vithr ‘wood’;

initial Sk- instead of Sh- is also due to Scandinavian influence.

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


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Where is the Skipworth family from?

You can see how Skipworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skipworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skipworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Skipworth families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skipworth's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Skipworth families in 1911.
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What did your Skipworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skipworth. 26% of Skipworth men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Skipworth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skipworth were Salesman and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Office Clerk
    14%
  • Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Skipworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skipworth 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Skipworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Skipworth. For the veterans among your Skipworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skipworth lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Skipworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skipworth in 1946 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skipworth 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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