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Pipke Family History

Pipke 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: Pike, Pipe, Ripke, Popke, Hipke, Papke, Piske, Lipke, Picker, Pope

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Where is the Pipke family from?

You can see how Pipke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pipke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pipke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pipke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pipke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pipke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pipke 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 Pipke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pipke. 67% of Pipke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Pipke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Pipke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pipke 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Pipke. 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 92 military records available for the last name Pipke. For the veterans among your Pipke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pipke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Pipke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pipke in 1953 was 35, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pipke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pipke 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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