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Lippiatt Family History

Lippiatt Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Somerset): topographic name from Middle English lip-yate ‘leap gate’ a term denoting a low gate in a fence which is low enough to be leaped over by deer while high enough to keep sheep from straying.

Alternatively the surname may come from any of several places called with this word notably Lypiate in Somerset and Lypiatt in Gloucestershire.

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


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Where is the Lippiatt family from?

You can see how Lippiatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lippiatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lippiatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Lippiatt families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lippiatt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Lippiatt families in 1891.
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What did your Lippiatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lippiatt. 15% of Lippiatt men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Lippiatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lippiatt were Omnibus Driver and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Dairy Farmer
    15%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Omnibus Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lippiatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lippiatt 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Lippiatt. 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 412 military records available for the last name Lippiatt. For the veterans among your Lippiatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lippiatt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lippiatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lippiatt in 1965 was 69, and 2 in 2004.

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