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Stipes Family History

Stipes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Stips a patronymic from Stippe see Stipp

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


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Where is the Stipes family from?

You can see how Stipes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stipes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stipes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Stipes families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Stipes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stipes families in 1891.
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What did your Stipes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stipes. 28% of Stipes men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Stipes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stipes were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Stipes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Stipes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stipes in 1959 was 58, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stipes 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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