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Tippey Family History

Tippey Surname Meaning

Variant of Tippie a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tippey family from?

You can see how Tippey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tippey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tippey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Tippey families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tippey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tippey families in 1891.
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What did your Tippey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tippey. 80% of Tippey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Tippey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tippey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tippey 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Tippey. 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 161 military records available for the last name Tippey. For the veterans among your Tippey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tippey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tippey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tippey in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tippey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tippey 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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