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Tippan Family History

Tippan 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: Tippen, Tippin, Tappan, Titman, Tipper, Tipple, Tippie, Timian

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Where is the Tippan family from?

You can see how Tippan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tippan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tippan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tippan family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tippan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tippan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Tippan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tippan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tippan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tippan. For the veterans among your Tippan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tippan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tippan 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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