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Gipes Family History

Gipes 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: Giles, Gips, Pipes, Gipe, Gines, Gies, Lipes, Sipes, Hipes, Miles

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Where is the Gipes family from?

You can see how Gipes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gipes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gipes families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gipes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gipes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gipes 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 89 census records available for the last name Gipes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gipes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gipes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gipes. For the veterans among your Gipes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gipes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Gipes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gipes in 1971 was 58, and 62 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gipes 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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