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Dipman Family History

Dipman 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: Lipman, Digman, Ditman, Kinman, Titman, Dorman, Dickman, Aikman

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Where is the Dipman family from?

You can see how Dipman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dipman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dipman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Dipman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dipman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dipman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dipman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dipman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dipman. 56% of Dipman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Carpenter
    45%

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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Dipman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dipman 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 Dipman. 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 85 military records available for the last name Dipman. For the veterans among your Dipman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dipman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dipman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dipman in 1968 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dipman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dipman 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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