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Liptay Family History

Liptay 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: Liptak, Lipka, Lipa, Littau, Liptrap, Lipman, Lipsey, Kitay, Lipton

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Where is the Liptay family from?

You can see how Liptay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liptay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Liptay families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Liptay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Liptay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liptay 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 Liptay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liptay. 100% of Liptay 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Liptay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Liptay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liptay 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Liptay. 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 215 military records available for the last name Liptay. For the veterans among your Liptay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liptay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Liptay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Liptay in 1962 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liptay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liptay 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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