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Hipa Family History

Hipa 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: Lipa, Hipp, Higa, Ripa, Hiza, Hata, Hua, Papa, Hill, Ida

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Where is the Hipa family from?

You can see how Hipa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hipa families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Hipa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hipa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipa 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 Hipa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Surveyor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hipa. 50% of Hipa men worked as a Surveyor.

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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

  • Surveyor
    50%
  • Captain
    50%

What Hipa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Hipa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipa 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Hipa. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hipa. For the veterans among your Hipa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hipa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hipa in 1961 was 61, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hipa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipa 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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