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Hipper Family History

Hipper Surname Meaning

for a dancer from an agent derivative of Old English *hyppan ‘to hop’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hipper family from?

You can see how Hipper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hipper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Hipper families living in Norfolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hipper's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hipper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipper 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 Hipper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hipper. 100% of Hipper men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Hipper 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

What Hipper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hipper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipper 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Hipper. 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 769 military records available for the last name Hipper. For the veterans among your Hipper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipper lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Hipper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hipper in 1969 was 62, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hipper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipper 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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