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Clipp Family History

Clipp Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of North German Klipp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clipp family from?

You can see how Clipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clipp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clipp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Clipp families living in Sussex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Clipp's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Clipp families in 1891.
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What did your Clipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clipp. 100% of Clipp 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 Clipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clipp 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Clipp. 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 340 military records available for the last name Clipp. For the veterans among your Clipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clipp lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Clipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clipp in 1961 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clipp 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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