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Hipkin Family History

Hipkin Surname Meaning

From the personal name Hipkin, a diminutive of Hippe, which is a form of Hibb from Hebb with the final consonant unvoiced.

Compare Hyppe 1275 in Hundred Rolls (Norfolk); Lefsius Hippe 1275 in Hundred Rolls (Suffolk); John Hipecok' 1243 in Assize Rolls (Somerset).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hipkin family from?

You can see how Hipkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hipkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Hipkin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hipkin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hipkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipkin 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 Hipkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hipkin. 100% of Hipkin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hipkin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hipkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hipkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipkin 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Hipkin. 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 410 military records available for the last name Hipkin. For the veterans among your Hipkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Hipkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hipkin in 1969 was 74, and 72 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hipkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipkin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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