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Hipes Family History

Hipes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heibst (see Hypes).

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


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Where is the Hipes family from?

You can see how Hipes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hipes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hipes family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hipes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hipes families in 1891.
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What did your Hipes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hipes. 52% of Hipes men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hipes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hipes were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Engineer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hipes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipes 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hipes. 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 461 military records available for the last name Hipes. For the veterans among your Hipes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hipes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hipes in 1962 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipes 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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