Schlipf Family History

Schlipf Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of slippery ground or in an area prone to landslides.

From the Middle High German slipfe, meaning ‘landslide’.

This indicates that the name likely originated from geographical features that were significant to the inhabitants.

Such names often reveal vital information about the environment and conditions where people lived.

Understanding the etymology can provide insight into cultural and linguistic developments in the region.

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

Similar surnames: Schlitt, Schlick, Schlief, Schlup, Schopf, Schiff, Schlink, Schrimpf, Schleif, Schlepp

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
320	Military Records
370	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

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Where is the Schlipf family from?

You can see how Schlipf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlipf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlipf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schlipf families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlipf's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Schlipf families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlipf 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 Schlipf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlipf. 19% of Schlipf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schlipf women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlipf were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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.

Farmer

19%

Carpenter

16%

Machinist

13%

Clerk

13%

Seamstress

34%

Stenographer

34%

Housekeeper

34%

What Schlipf family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Schlipf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlipf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 370 immigration records available for the last name Schlipf. 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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Military Records

There are 320 military records available for the last name Schlipf. For the veterans among your Schlipf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlipf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schlipf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schlipf in 1960 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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Schlipf Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of slippery ground or in an area prone to landslides.

From the Middle High German slipfe, meaning ‘landslide’.

This indicates that the name likely originated from geographical features that were significant to the inhabitants.

Such names often reveal vital information about the environment and conditions where people lived.

Understanding the etymology can provide insight into cultural and linguistic developments in the region.

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

Where is the Schlipf family from?

What did your Schlipf ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

19%

Carpenter

16%

Machinist

13%

Clerk

13%

Seamstress

34%

Stenographer

34%

Housekeeper

34%

What Schlipf family records will you find?

What is the average Schlipf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schlipf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schlipf in 1960 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

Schlipf Family History

Schlipf Surname Meaning

13,000 record(s) for Schlipf

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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What is the average Schlipf lifespan?

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Schlipf Surname Meaning

13,000 record(s) for Schlipf

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Schlipf family from?

What did your Schlipf ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Schlipf family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schlipf family history

What is the average Schlipf lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schlipf family tree

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