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Tipson Family History

Tipson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Tibb (a pet form of either Theobald or Isabel) + -son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tipson family from?

You can see how Tipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tipson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tipson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Tipson families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tipson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tipson families in 1891.
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What did your Tipson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tipson. 100% of Tipson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tipson 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Tipson. 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 255 military records available for the last name Tipson. For the veterans among your Tipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tipson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Tipson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tipson in 1964 was 78, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tipson 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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