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Whippe Family History

Whippe Surname Meaning

see Whipp.

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


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Where is the Whippe family from?

You can see how Whippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whippe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whippe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whippe families living in Berkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Whippe's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Whippe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whippe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whippe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whippe. 100% of Whippe 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 895 census records available for the last name Whippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whippe 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Whippe. 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 39 military records available for the last name Whippe. For the veterans among your Whippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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