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Hipfner Family History

Hipfner 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: Kipfer, Hoffner, Hafner, Hupfer, Hiner, Heppner, Hipsher, Hopfer

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Where is the Hipfner family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hipfner. 100% of Hipfner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hipfner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Hipfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipfner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hipfner. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hipfner. For the veterans among your Hipfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipfner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Hipfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hipfner in 1978 was 46, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipfner 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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