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Lipsey Family History

Lipsey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Lipschitz and also of its rare Polish-influenced variant Lipszyc.

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Hungarian Lipcsey: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lipcse in former Zólyom and Liptó counties of Hungary (now Liptov in Slovakia and Máramaros in Romania).

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


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Where is the Lipsey family from?

You can see how Lipsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lipsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lipsey families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lipsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lipsey families in 1891.
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What did your Lipsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lipsey. 100% of Lipsey men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Lipsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lipsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipsey 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 Lipsey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lipsey. For the veterans among your Lipsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipsey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lipsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lipsey in 1947 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lipsey 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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