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Siplin Family History

Siplin Surname Meaning

African American: probably an altered form of English Sipling. This surname is found mainly in FL.

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


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Where is the Siplin family from?

You can see how Siplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siplin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Siplin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Siplin families living in Glamorgan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Siplin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Siplin families in 1891.
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What did your Siplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siplin. 65% of Siplin men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Siplin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siplin were Fruit Picker and Maid.

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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%
  • Picker
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Fruit Picker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Cook
    36%
  • Maid
    29%

What Siplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Siplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siplin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Siplin. 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 225 military records available for the last name Siplin. For the veterans among your Siplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siplin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Siplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Siplin in 1941 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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