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Whipf Family History

Whipf 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: Whipp, Wipf, White, Hipp, Zipf, Hopf, Shipp, Shiff, Whitt, Shipe

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Where is the Whipf family from?

You can see how Whipf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whipf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whipf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Whipf family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whipf's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Whipf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Whipf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whipf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Whipf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whipf. For the veterans among your Whipf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whipf lifespan?

Average Whipf life expectancy in 1986 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whipf 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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