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Hippey Family History

Hippey Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Heapy. However, it is not clear if the 1379 bearer below is a variant of Heapy and it may point to an alternative unknown origin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hippey family from?

You can see how Hippey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hippey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hippey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Hippey families living in Rutland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hippey's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Hippey families in 1891.
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What did your Hippey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hippey. 34% of Hippey men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 77% of Hippey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hippey were Collier Plastlager Underger and Housewife.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer (hw)
    34%
  • Collier Plastlager Underger
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    24%

What Hippey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Hippey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hippey 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hippey. 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 110 military records available for the last name Hippey. For the veterans among your Hippey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hippey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hippey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hippey in 1969 was 66, and 94 in 2003.

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