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Sipkens Family History

Sipkens Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mickens, Hipkins, Tilkens, Nickens, Wickens, Likens, Tippens, Dickens

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Where is the Sipkens family from?

You can see how Sipkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipkens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sipkens family living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sipkens's in USA. Florida and 3 other states had the highest population of Sipkens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sipkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sipkens. 100% of Sipkens men worked as a Plasterer. .

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Sipkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipkens 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sipkens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sipkens. For the veterans among your Sipkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipkens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Sipkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sipkens in 1966 was 86, and 87 in 1995.

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