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Ippensen Family History

Ippensen 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: Iversen, Ipsen, Bensen, Jensen, Pippenger, Evensen, Aspenson

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Where is the Ippensen family from?

You can see how Ippensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ippensen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ippensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Ippensen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ippensen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ippensen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Ippensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ippensen 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 Ippensen. 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 95 military records available for the last name Ippensen. For the veterans among your Ippensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ippensen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ippensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ippensen in 1969 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ippensen 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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