Origins of the Skipwith surname

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    In 1921, most Skipwiths lived in yorkshire

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    350 Skipwiths found in all Census records

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    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Skipwiths

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    Commmon female occupations for Skipwiths in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    14

    Proprietor Of Houses Daug

    4

    Private Means

    3

    Ward Scholar At Home

    3

    Widow

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Skipwiths in 1921

    Esq

    6

    Bank Manager

    4

    Living On Own Means

    4

    Gent

    3

    Soldier

    3

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