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Sipsma Family History

Sipsma 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: Siska, Sima, Sesma, Sytsma, Shima, Lipka, Sama, Sibson, Cosma, Salama

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Where is the Sipsma family from?

You can see how Sipsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipsma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sipsma families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sipsma's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sipsma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipsma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sipsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sipsma. 100% of Sipsma men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sipsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Sipsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipsma 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sipsma. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sipsma. For the veterans among your Sipsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipsma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Sipsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sipsma in 1964 was 56, and 81 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipsma 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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