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Kippley Family History

Kippley 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: Kipple, Kirkley, Kipper, Tipple, Kappler, Kinsley, Gipple, Dipple

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Where is the Kippley family from?

You can see how Kippley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kippley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kippley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kippley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kippley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kippley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kippley 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 Kippley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kippley. 78% of Kippley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farm Helper
    23%

What Kippley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Kippley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kippley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kippley. 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 176 military records available for the last name Kippley. For the veterans among your Kippley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kippley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kippley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kippley in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kippley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kippley 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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