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Hipshire Family History

Hipshire Surname 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: Hampshire, Hipsher, Lopshire, Wilshire, Cheshire, Wiltshire, Abshire

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Where is the Hipshire family from?

You can see how Hipshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipshire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hipshire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hipshire family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hipshire's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hipshire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipshire 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 Hipshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hipshire. 65% of Hipshire men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    65%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    12%

What Hipshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hipshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipshire 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hipshire. 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 156 military records available for the last name Hipshire. For the veterans among your Hipshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipshire lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hipshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hipshire in 1953 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hipshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipshire 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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