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Lipton Family History

Lipton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name of uncertain origin but perhaps from Lepton, Yorkshire which probably derives from Old English hlēp ‘leap, place which can be crossed by leaping; steep place’.

Additionally, the name may also be associated with the term tūn, which means ‘farmstead, estate’.

This suggests that the name could refer to a location that is characterized by steep terrain or an area where one could leap across.

The origin of such names often points to the geographical features or the type of settlement in the historical context.

Overall, while the exact origin remains uncertain, its components provide insight into the landscape and lifestyle of the time.

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


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You can see how Lipton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lipton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Lipton families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lipton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lipton families in 1891.
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What did your Lipton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lipton. 100% of Lipton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lipton. For the veterans among your Lipton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipton lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lipton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lipton in 1949 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

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