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Flipp Family History

Flipp 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: Lipp, Fripp, Klipp, Clipp, Flippo, Tripp, Lippe, Lipa, Hipp, Flint

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Where is the Flipp family from?

You can see how Flipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flipp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Flipp families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Flipp families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Flipp's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Flipp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flipp 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 Flipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Flipp. 60% of Flipp 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
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

What Flipp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Flipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flipp 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Flipp. 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 92 military records available for the last name Flipp. For the veterans among your Flipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flipp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Flipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Flipp in 1966 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flipp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flipp 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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