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Kipps Name Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Kipp with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Kipp, Tipps, Kippes, Hipps, Kitts, Nipps, Fipps, Whipps, Cupps, Copps

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Where is the Kipps family from?

You can see how Kipps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kipps family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kipps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Kipps families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kipps's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kipps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kipps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kipps ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kipps. 100% of Kipps men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 80% of Kipps 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

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Home Service
    4%
  • Housewife Unpaid Domestic Duties
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kipps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kipps 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Kipps. 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 502 military records available for the last name Kipps. For the veterans among your Kipps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kipps lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kipps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kipps in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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