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Ipen Family History

Ipen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Iden, Ipsen, Pen, Iwen, Iten, Pan, Chen, Wen, Shen, Wien

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Where is the Ipen family from?

You can see how Ipen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ipen family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Ipen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ipen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ipen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ipen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ipen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ipen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ipen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ipen. For the veterans among your Ipen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ipen lifespan?

Average Ipen life expectancy in 1979 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ipen 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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