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Hyppolite Family History

Hyppolite Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: from the French personal name Hyppolite Greek Hippolytos composed of the elements hippos ‘horse’ and lytos derived from lyein ‘to release’ hence ‘letting horses loose’.

This was taken up as a Christian name commemorating a Roman saint martyred in 235. This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti.

Compare Hippolyte and Hypolite.

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


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You can see how Hyppolite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyppolite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyppolite families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hyppolite family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyppolite's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hyppolite families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hyppolite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyppolite 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Hyppolite. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hyppolite. For the veterans among your Hyppolite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyppolite lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Hyppolite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hyppolite in 1978 was 57, and 51 in 2003.

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