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Whipe Family History

Whipe 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: White, Whipp, Shipe, Hope, Pipe, Hipp, Wise, Hine, Weide, Whipple

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Where is the Whipe family from?

You can see how Whipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whipe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whipe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Whipe family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Whipe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whipe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whipe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Whipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whipe 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whipe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Whipe. For the veterans among your Whipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whipe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Whipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Whipe in 1986 was 30, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whipe 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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