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Kipnis Family History

Kipnis Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): perhaps a nickname from Ukrainian kyrponis ‘flat-nosed’.

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


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Where is the Kipnis family from?

You can see how Kipnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kipnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Kipnis families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kipnis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kipnis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kipnis 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 Kipnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kipnis. 16% of Kipnis men worked as a Manager and 34% of Kipnis women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kipnis were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Manager
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Kipnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Kipnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kipnis 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 Kipnis. 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 183 military records available for the last name Kipnis. For the veterans among your Kipnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kipnis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kipnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kipnis in 1962 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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