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Whips Family History

Whips 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: Whipp, Whipps, White, Weiss, Hils, Hipp, Gips, Hiss, Weis, Wiss

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Where is the Whips family from?

You can see how Whips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whips family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whips families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Whips families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Whips's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whips families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whips surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whips ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whips. 100% of Whips men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Whips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whips 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Whips. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whips. For the veterans among your Whips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whips lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Whips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whips in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whips 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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