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Clipper Family History

Clipper Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Klipper a variant of Klipp or Klippert .

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


Similar surnames: Klipper, Clapper, Clepper, Lipper, Clipp, Sipper, Klepper, Clippard

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Where is the Clipper family from?

You can see how Clipper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clipper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clipper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Clipper families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Clipper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clipper families in 1891.
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What did your Clipper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clipper. 28% of Clipper men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Clipper women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clipper were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Clipper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clipper 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Clipper. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Clipper. For the veterans among your Clipper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clipper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Clipper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Clipper in 1955 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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