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Sippy Family History

Sippy Surname Meaning

Indian: from a shortened form of Sindhi Sipahimalani ‘descendant of Sipahimall’ presumably the personal name of an ancestor derived from Persian sipāhī ‘soldier’ + məll (Sanskrit malla ‘wrestler’).

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


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Where is the Sippy family from?

You can see how Sippy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sippy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sippy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sippy families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sippy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sippy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sippy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sippy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sippy. 100% of Sippy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sippy women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sippy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sippy 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Sippy. 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 Sippy. For the veterans among your Sippy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sippy lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Sippy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sippy in 1945 was 45, and 75 in 2003.

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