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Sipson Family History

Sipson Surname Meaning

variant of Sibson with /b/ unvoiced to /p/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sipson family from?

You can see how Sipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sipson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Sipson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Sipson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Sipson families in 1891.
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What did your Sipson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sipson. 60% of Sipson men worked as a Plasterer and 100% of Sipson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    60%
  • Boot shoe Retailer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sipson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipson 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Sipson. 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 144 military records available for the last name Sipson. For the veterans among your Sipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sipson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sipson in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipson 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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