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Tipkey Family History

Tipkey 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: Tinkey, Tipper, Tilley, Hiskey, Tippen, Trokey, Lipsey, Whipkey

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Tipkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tipkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tipkey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tipkey. For the veterans among your Tipkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tipkey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Tipkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tipkey in 1976 was 87, and 99 in 1991.

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