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Skemp Name Meaning

English: variant of Kemp with a prosthetic S-.

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


Similar surnames: Kempe, Stump, Hemp, Sleep, Stamp, Kemps, Kemp, Skeen, Kempf, Kem

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Where is the Skemp family from?

You can see how Skemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skemp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Skemp families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Skemp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Skemp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skemp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skemp. 58% of Skemp 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Skemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skemp 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Skemp. 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 184 military records available for the last name Skemp. For the veterans among your Skemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skemp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Skemp in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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