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Sipley Family History

Sipley 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: Sibley, Sisley, Shipley, Ripley, Sigley, Sidley, Sivley, Siple

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Where is the Sipley family from?

You can see how Sipley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sipley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sipley families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sipley's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Sipley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipley 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 Sipley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sipley. 33% of Sipley men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

What Sipley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sipley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipley 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Sipley. 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 182 military records available for the last name Sipley. For the veterans among your Sipley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sipley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sipley in 1964 was 74, and 11 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sipley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipley 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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