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Kippings Family History

Kippings 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: Kipping, Killings, Tipping, Kipling, Tippins, Pippins, Iddings

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Where is the Kippings family from?

You can see how Kippings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kippings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kippings families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kippings family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kippings's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Kippings families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kippings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kippings 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kippings. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kippings. For the veterans among your Kippings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kippings lifespan?

Average Kippings life expectancy in 1983 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kippings 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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