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Kips Family History

Kips 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: Kiss, Kipp, Gips, Kies, Kops, Kipe, Kaps, Lips, Kip, Kipps

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Where is the Kips family from?

You can see how Kips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kips family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kips families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kips families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kips's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kips families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kips 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 289 census records available for the last name Kips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kips 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kips. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kips. For the veterans among your Kips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kips lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Kips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kips in 1974 was 76, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kips 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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