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Hipsley Family History

Hipsley Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Ipsley (Warwickshire) with prosthetic H-. The placename probably derives from an Old English personal name Ippe (genitive Ippes) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Insley, Linsley, Lapsley, Chisley, Hensley, Hindley, Tinsley, Horsley

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Where is the Hipsley family from?

You can see how Hipsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hipsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hipsley families living in Northumberland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hipsley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Hipsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hipsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hipsley. 100% of Hipsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hipsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipsley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 243 immigration records available for the last name Hipsley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 501 military records available for the last name Hipsley. For the veterans among your Hipsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipsley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hipsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hipsley in 1962 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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