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Hippo Family History

Hippo 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: Hipp, Hippe, Hipps, Whippo, Happe, Lippe, Lipp, Huppe, Kipp, Ripp

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Where is the Hippo family from?

You can see how Hippo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hippo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hippo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hippo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hippo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hippo 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 268 census records available for the last name Hippo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hippo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hippo. 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 89 military records available for the last name Hippo. For the veterans among your Hippo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hippo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hippo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hippo in 1964 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hippo 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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