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Clippinger Family History

Clippinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Klöppinger (see Kloeppinger). Compare Kleppinger.

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


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Where is the Clippinger family from?

You can see how Clippinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clippinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clippinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Clippinger families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Clippinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Clippinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clippinger 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 Clippinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clippinger. 29% of Clippinger men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Clippinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clippinger were Teacher and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Clippinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clippinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clippinger 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Clippinger. 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 610 military records available for the last name Clippinger. For the veterans among your Clippinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clippinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clippinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clippinger in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clippinger 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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