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Tippie Family History

Tippie Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Tippe, a metonymic occupational name for a tub maker from Low German (also Rhineland) tibbe tippe ‘wooden tub vat’.

It is possible that the surname originated from the occupation of making wooden tubs or vats.

In addition, the name may have connections to similar-sounding surnames, including Tibbe.

This highlights the linguistic variations and adaptations that can occur when names are passed through cultures.

Overall, Tippe represents a rich blend of history and craftsmanship in name origins.

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


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Where is the Tippie family from?

You can see how Tippie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tippie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tippie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Tippie families living in Worcestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tippie's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Tippie families in 1891.
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What did your Tippie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tippie. 19% of Tippie men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Tippie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tippie were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Solictor
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tippie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tippie 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Tippie. 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 736 military records available for the last name Tippie. For the veterans among your Tippie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tippie lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Tippie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tippie in 1946 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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