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Hippensteel Family History

Hippensteel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hippenstiel a metonymic occupational name for a maker of handles for scythes from Middle High German heppe ‘scythe’ + stil ‘handle’.

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


Similar surnames: Hengel, Bonesteel, Hottenstein, Himmelstein, Hohenstein, Rosenstiel

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Where is the Hippensteel family from?

You can see how Hippensteel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hippensteel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hippensteel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Hippensteel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hippensteel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hippensteel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hippensteel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hippensteel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hippensteel. 25% of Hippensteel men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Hippensteel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hippensteel were Mechanic and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hippensteel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hippensteel 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hippensteel. 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 662 military records available for the last name Hippensteel. For the veterans among your Hippensteel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hippensteel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hippensteel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hippensteel in 1962 was 65, and 94 in 2004.

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