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Clippen Family History

Clippen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clipper, Flippen, Crippen, Clapper, Lippe, Shippen, Tippen, Clopper

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Where is the Clippen family from?

You can see how Clippen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clippen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clippen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Clippen family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Clippen's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Clippen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clippen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Clippen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clippen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Clippen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Clippen. For the veterans among your Clippen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clippen lifespan?

Average Clippen life expectancy in 1973 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clippen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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