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Pipa Family History

Pipa 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: Papa, Pipe, Lipa, Pica, Popa, Pisa, Pina, Pia, Pipia, Pita

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Where is the Pipa family from?

You can see how Pipa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pipa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pipa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pipa families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pipa's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pipa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pipa 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 Pipa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pipa. 67% of Pipa men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pipa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pipa were Millwright and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Millwright
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Student Nurse
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Pipa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pipa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pipa 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Pipa. 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 301 military records available for the last name Pipa. For the veterans among your Pipa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pipa lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pipa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pipa in 1960 was 55, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pipa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pipa 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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