Origins of the Skippen surname
About the Skippens
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Interesting facts about Skippen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Skippen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
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What are the most common Skippen first names?
John
William
Eliza
Mary
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Common jobs for Skippens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Skippens in 1921
Cook
4
Domestic Servant
2
Housemaid Domestic
2
Mantle Maker
2
Nurse
2
Common male occupations for Skippens in 1921
Bricklayer
10
Carpenter
6
Cordwainer
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
Builder
3
