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Tipler Family History

Tipler Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): occupational name from Middle English tipeler ‘seller of ale alehouse-keeper’.

Compare Tipper and Tapper.

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


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Where is the Tipler family from?

You can see how Tipler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tipler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tipler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 142 Tipler families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tipler's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tipler families in 1891.
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What did your Tipler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tipler. 12% of Tipler men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 84% of Tipler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tipler were Boot shoe Operative and Household 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

  • Carpenter joiner
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Railway Clerk
    12%
  • Boot shoe Operative
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Tipler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tipler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tipler 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Tipler. 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 792 military records available for the last name Tipler. For the veterans among your Tipler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tipler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tipler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tipler in 1962 was 83, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tipler 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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