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Pippey Family History

Pippey 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: Rippey, Pippen, Pepper, Tipper, Pilley, Pipe, Lippe, Kipper, Sippy

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Where is the Pippey family from?

You can see how Pippey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pippey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pippey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pippey family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pippey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pippey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pippey 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 Pippey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pippey. 67% of Pippey 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Pippey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Pippey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pippey 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Pippey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pippey. For the veterans among your Pippey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pippey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Pippey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pippey in 1966 was 33, and 64 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pippey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pippey 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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