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Origins of the Skip surname

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About the Skips

We have a total number of 205 records for people with the last name Skip.

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Where do most Skips live?

In 1921, most Skips lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Skips

How common is your surname?

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

We have 191 records for the Skip surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Skips most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Skips.

What are the most common Skip first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Skip family members

Common jobs for Skips

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Skips in 1921
Domestic Servant

3

Housekeeper

2

Char Woman

1

Cotton Weaver

1

Domestic Housekeeper

1

Common Male occupations for Skips in 1921
Errand Boy

3

Baker

2

Blacksmith

2

Bricklayers Labourer

2

General Laborer

2

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