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Clipson Family History

Clipson Surname Meaning

variant of Clipston with loss of -t-. perhaps also a variant of Clipsham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clipson family from?

You can see how Clipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clipson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clipson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Clipson families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Clipson's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Clipson families in 1891.
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What did your Clipson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clipson. 60% of Clipson men worked as a Hairdresser and 85% of Clipson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clipson were Builders Joiner and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    60%
  • Builders Joiner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Clipson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clipson 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Clipson. 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 305 military records available for the last name Clipson. For the veterans among your Clipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clipson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Clipson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Clipson in 1964 was 33, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clipson 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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