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Lipscombe Family History

Lipscombe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lipscomb.

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


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Where is the Lipscombe family from?

You can see how Lipscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipscombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lipscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 206 Lipscombe families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lipscombe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lipscombe families in 1891.
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What did your Lipscombe 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 Lipscombe. 16% of Lipscombe men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Lipscombe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipscombe were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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
    16%
  • Insurance Agent
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Lipscombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Lipscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipscombe 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 Lipscombe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lipscombe. For the veterans among your Lipscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipscombe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lipscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lipscombe in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lipscombe 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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