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Pippy Family History

Pippy 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: Sippy, Poppy, Rippy, Lippy, Pipp, Tippy, Popp, Pipe, Lippe, Guppy

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Where is the Pippy family from?

You can see how Pippy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pippy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pippy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pippy families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pippy's in USA. California had the highest population of Pippy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pippy 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 Pippy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maintenance Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pippy. 100% of Pippy men worked as a Maintenance Man.

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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

  • Maintenance Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pippy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pippy 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Pippy. 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 189 military records available for the last name Pippy. For the veterans among your Pippy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pippy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Pippy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pippy in 1961 was 47, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pippy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pippy 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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