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Kippins Family History

Kippins 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, Tippins, Pippins, Tipping, Pippin, Kiggins, Hipkins, Kippes

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Where is the Kippins family from?

You can see how Kippins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kippins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Kippins families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kippins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kippins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kippins 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 Kippins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kippins. 100% of Kippins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kippins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Kippins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kippins 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 Kippins. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kippins. For the veterans among your Kippins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kippins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kippins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kippins in 1967 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kippins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kippins 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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