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Jipsen Family History

Jipsen 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: Ipsen, Jepsen, Jipson, Lipson, Eisen, Nissen, Tippen, Wiesen, Lipsey

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Where is the Jipsen family from?

You can see how Jipsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jipsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jipsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jipsen families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jipsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jipsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jipsen 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 148 census records available for the last name Jipsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jipsen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jipsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jipsen. For the veterans among your Jipsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jipsen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Jipsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jipsen in 1976 was 70, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jipsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jipsen 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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