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Whippy Family History

Whippy Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Whipp where the final -e of Middle English Whippe has come to be pronounced [ɪ].

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whippy family from?

You can see how Whippy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whippy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whippy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Whippy families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Whippy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whippy families in 1891.
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What did your Whippy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whippy. 100% of Whippy 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 Whippy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whippy 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Whippy. 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 143 military records available for the last name Whippy. For the veterans among your Whippy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whippy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Whippy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Whippy in 1967 was 77, and 59 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whippy 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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