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Sips Family History

Sips 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: Sias, Gips, Sipos, Lips, Sis, Sipp, Sipes, Sipe, Sims, Sies

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Where is the Sips family from?

You can see how Sips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sips family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sips families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sips families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sips's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sips families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sips surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sips ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sips. 40% of Sips men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sips women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sips were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Warehouseman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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What Sips family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Sips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sips 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Sips. 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 193 military records available for the last name Sips. For the veterans among your Sips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sips lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Sips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sips in 1980 was 43, and 91 in 1996.

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