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Wipf Family History

Wipf Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a lively energetic person from Middle High German wipfen ‘to spring vault or bound’.

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


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Where is the Wipf family from?

You can see how Wipf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wipf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wipf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wipf families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wipf's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wipf families in 1891.
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What did your Wipf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wipf. 31% of Wipf men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Wipf women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wipf were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Household
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wipf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wipf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wipf. 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 664 military records available for the last name Wipf. For the veterans among your Wipf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wipf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wipf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wipf in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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