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Hippell Family History

Hippell 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: Hipwell, Chappell, Happel, Hippe, Poppell, Rippel, Hipple, Appell

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Where is the Hippell family from?

You can see how Hippell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hippell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hippell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hippell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hippell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hippell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hippell 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 272 census records available for the last name Hippell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hippell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hippell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hippell. For the veterans among your Hippell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hippell lifespan?

Average Hippell life expectancy in 1974 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hippell 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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