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Lipsher Family History

Lipsher 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: Hipsher, Fisher, Risher, Lister, Lusher, Lipsey, Disher, Lasher

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Where is the Lipsher family from?

You can see how Lipsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lipsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lipsher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lipsher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lipsher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipsher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lipsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipsher. 100% of Lipsher men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Lipsher women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Lipsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Lipsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipsher 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lipsher. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lipsher. For the veterans among your Lipsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipsher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Lipsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lipsher in 1966 was 56, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lipsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lipsher 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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