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Lipscomb Family History

Lipscomb Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from an unidentified place probably in southeastern England apparently named with an unidentified first element.

Old English cumb ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Lipscomb family from?

You can see how Lipscomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipscomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lipscomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 85 Lipscomb families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lipscomb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lipscomb families in 1891.
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What did your Lipscomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lipscomb. 17% of Lipscomb men worked as a Master Builder and 79% of Lipscomb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipscomb were Land Agent (retired) 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

  • Master Builder
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Land Agent (retired)
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Lipscomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipscomb 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lipscomb. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Lipscomb. For the veterans among your Lipscomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipscomb lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lipscomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lipscomb in 1941 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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