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Whipkey Family History

Whipkey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hipke or less likely of North German Wiebke or of its variant Wiepke.

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


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Where is the Whipkey family from?

You can see how Whipkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whipkey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whipkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Whipkey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whipkey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whipkey families in 1891.
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What did your Whipkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whipkey. 36% of Whipkey men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Whipkey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whipkey were Janitor and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Janitor
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whipkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whipkey 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Whipkey. 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 Whipkey. For the veterans among your Whipkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whipkey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Whipkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whipkey in 1957 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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