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Hipwell Family History

Hipwell Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire and Northamptonshire): habitational name from Hipswell (North Yorkshire). The placename may derive from Old English hyppels ‘stepping stones’ + wella ‘well spring stream’.

This name has been established in Ireland (Laois) since the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Hipwell family from?

You can see how Hipwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hipwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 160 Hipwell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hipwell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hipwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipwell 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 Hipwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hipwell. 19% of Hipwell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Hipwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hipwell were Licensed Victualler and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    15%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    8%
  • Licensed Victualler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

What Hipwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hipwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hipwell. 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 Hipwell. For the veterans among your Hipwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hipwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hipwell in 1957 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipwell 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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