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Stipley Family History

Stipley 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: Shipley, Stapley, Stilley, Chipley, Sibley, Stanley, Tilley, Staple

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Where is the Stipley family from?

You can see how Stipley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stipley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Stipley families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stipley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Stipley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stipley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Stipley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Stipley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stipley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Stipley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Stipley. For the veterans among your Stipley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stipley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Stipley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stipley in 1970 was 76, and 89 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stipley 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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