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Kipkey Family History

Kipkey 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: Kirkey, Kiper, Kipfer, Kirkley, Kinker, Kipper, Kinsey, Hiskey, Kiker

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Where is the Kipkey family from?

You can see how Kipkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kipkey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kipkey families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Kipkey families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kipkey's in USA. California had the highest population of Kipkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kipkey 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 33 census records available for the last name Kipkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kipkey 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 immigration records available for the last name Kipkey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kipkey. For the veterans among your Kipkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kipkey lifespan?

Average Kipkey life expectancy in 1987 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kipkey 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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