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Hipman Family History

Hipman 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, Shipman, Hopman, Hinman, Hupman, Chipman, Higman, Hilman

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Where is the Hipman family from?

You can see how Hipman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hipman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hipman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hipman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hipman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipman 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 Hipman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hipman. 100% of Hipman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Hipman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Hipman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hipman. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hipman. For the veterans among your Hipman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Hipman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hipman in 1965 was 87, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipman 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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