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Origins of the Skempton surname

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About the Skemptons

We have a total number of 296 records for people with the last name Skempton.

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Where do most Skemptons live?

In 1921, most Skemptons lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Skemptons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 278 records for the Skempton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Skemptons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Skemptons.

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

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