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Whipple Family History

Whipple Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a nickname from an unrecorded diminutive of Middle English w(h)ippe ‘scourge whip’ possibly contained in Middle English whippel-tre a type of dogwood or cornus.

For possible applications as a nickname see Whipp.

Alternatively perhaps from an unrecorded diminutive of the Middle English personal name Wippe (see Whipp).

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


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Where is the Whipple family from?

You can see how Whipple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whipple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whipple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Whipple families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Whipple's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Whipple families in 1891.
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What did your Whipple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Publisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whipple. 100% of Whipple men worked as a Publisher and 100% of Whipple women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Publisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 93,000 census records available for the last name Whipple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whipple 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Whipple. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Whipple. For the veterans among your Whipple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whipple lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Whipple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whipple in 1943 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whipple 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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