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Wipplinger Family History

Wipplinger 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: Ripplinger, Willinger, Wittlinger, Kiplinger, Kitelinger, Coppinger

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Where is the Wipplinger family from?

You can see how Wipplinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wipplinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wipplinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wipplinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wipplinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wipplinger 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 Wipplinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wipplinger. 50% of Wipplinger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wipplinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wipplinger were Operator and House Cleaner.

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • House Cleaner
    40%

What Wipplinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Wipplinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wipplinger 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Wipplinger. 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 256 military records available for the last name Wipplinger. For the veterans among your Wipplinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wipplinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wipplinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wipplinger in 1962 was 76, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wipplinger 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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