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Hippen Family History

Hippen Surname Meaning

East Frisian: patronymic from Hipp

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


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Where is the Hippen family from?

You can see how Hippen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hippen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hippen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Hippen families living in Norfolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hippen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hippen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hippen 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 Hippen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hippen. 100% of Hippen men worked as a Farm Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

What Hippen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hippen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hippen 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Hippen. 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 204 military records available for the last name Hippen. For the veterans among your Hippen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hippen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hippen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hippen in 1959 was 53, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hippen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hippen 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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