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Hipwell Family History

Hipwell Name Meaning

English (Leicestershire and Norhamptonshire): habitational name from Hipswell (North Yorkshire). The placename may derive from Old English hyppels ‘stepping stones’ + wella ‘well spring stream’. This name has been established in Ireland (Laois) since the 17th century.

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


Similar surnames: Sidwell, Whitwell, Harwell, Hopewell, Haswell, Kidwell, Birdwell

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Where is the Hipwell family from?

You can see how Hipwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hipwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Hipwell families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hipwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hipwell families in 1911.
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What did your Hipwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hipwell. 40% of Hipwell men worked as a Student. .

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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 1921

  • Student
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Druggist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hipwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hipwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hipwell. For the veterans among your Hipwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipwell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hipwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hipwell in 1957 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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