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Sipler Family History

Sipler 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: Siller, Sigler, Sisler, Simpler, Simler, Sieler, Siler, Sidler

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Where is the Sipler family from?

You can see how Sipler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sipler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Sipler families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sipler's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sipler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sipler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sipler. 63% of Sipler men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sipler women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sipler were Farm Hand and Housework. .

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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
    63%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
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What Sipler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sipler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipler 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Sipler. 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 262 military records available for the last name Sipler. For the veterans among your Sipler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sipler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Sipler in 1954 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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