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Hipskind Family History

Hipskind Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a well-mannered young person

from a variant of Middle High German hüebsch (older hövesch) ‘handsome polite’

+ Kind ‘child’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hipskind family from?

You can see how Hipskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipskind family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hipskind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hipskind family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hipskind's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hipskind families in 1891.
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What did your Hipskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hipskind. 24% of Hipskind men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hipskind women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hipskind were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Superintendent
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

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Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Hipskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipskind 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hipskind. 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 148 military records available for the last name Hipskind. For the veterans among your Hipskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipskind lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hipskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hipskind in 1961 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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