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Gipe Family History

Gipe Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Geib.

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


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Where is the Gipe family from?

You can see how Gipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gipe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gipe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gipe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gipe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gipe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gipe 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 Gipe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gipe. 26% of Gipe men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Gipe women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gipe were Salesman and Cigar Maker.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Cigar Maker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gipe 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gipe. 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 Gipe. For the veterans among your Gipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gipe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gipe in 1954 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gipe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gipe 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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