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Tipfer Family History

Tipfer 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: Tipper, Kipfer, Tipler, Tepfer, Kiefer, Kiper, Kipper, Tiller, Tapper

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Where is the Tipfer family from?

You can see how Tipfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tipfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tipfer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tipfer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tipfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tipfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tipfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tipfer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tipfer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tipfer. For the veterans among your Tipfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tipfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Tipfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tipfer in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tipfer 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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