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Pippa Family History

Pippa 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: Pappa, Pipia, Poppa, Lippa, Pipp, Papa, Lipka, Popp, Pipe, Lippe

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Where is the Pippa family from?

You can see how Pippa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pippa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pippa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pippa family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Pippa's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Pippa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pippa 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 Pippa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pippa. 65% of Pippa men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pippa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pippa were Salesman and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Pippa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Pippa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pippa 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Pippa. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pippa. For the veterans among your Pippa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pippa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Pippa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pippa in 1963 was 76, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pippa 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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