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Hipson Family History

Hipson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Hippe Hibb (a variant of Hebb; see Hipkin) + son.

from a variant of Ibson with prosthetic H-.

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


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Where is the Hipson family from?

You can see how Hipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hipson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 24 Hipson families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hipson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hipson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipson 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 Hipson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hipson. 50% of Hipson men worked as a Dock Labourer and 78% of Hipson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hipson were Oxyacetylene Welder and Domestic Servant Housekeeper.

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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

  • Dock Labourer
    50%
  • Oxyacetylene Welder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipson 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Hipson. 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 300 military records available for the last name Hipson. For the veterans among your Hipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hipson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hipson in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipson 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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