Origins of the Skempton surname
About the Skemptons
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Interesting facts about Skempton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Skempton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Skemptons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Skempton first names?
Samuel
George
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Skemptons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Skemptons in 1921
Clerk
2
Cook
2
Shoe Fitter
2
Shoe Machinist
2
At Home
1
Common male occupations for Skemptons in 1921
Baker
5
Shoemaker
4
Shoe Rivetter
3
Clerk
2
Employing On Agricultural
2
