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Dippay Family History

Dippay 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: Dilday, Sippy, Dipple, Rippey, Dupay, Dippel, Rippy, Lippa, Lippy

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Where is the Dippay family from?

You can see how Dippay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dippay family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dippay family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dippay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dippay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Dippay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dippay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dippay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dippay. For the veterans among your Dippay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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