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Ippolito Family History

Ippolito Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Ippolito from 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.

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


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Where is the Ippolito family from?

You can see how Ippolito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ippolito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ippolito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 41 Ippolito families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ippolito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ippolito families in 1920.
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What did your Ippolito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ippolito. 24% of Ippolito men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Ippolito women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ippolito were Proprietor and Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ippolito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ippolito 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ippolito. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ippolito. For the veterans among your Ippolito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ippolito lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ippolito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ippolito in 1947 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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