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Hipschman Family History

Hipschman 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: Hirschman, Fischman, Hibshman, Hirshman, Hitchman, Kirschman

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Where is the Hipschman family from?

You can see how Hipschman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipschman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hipschman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hipschman families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hipschman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hipschman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipschman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hipschman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helfowner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hipschman. 100% of Hipschman men worked as a Helfowner.

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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

  • Helfowner
    100%

What Hipschman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Hipschman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipschman 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hipschman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hipschman. For the veterans among your Hipschman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipschman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hipschman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hipschman in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipschman 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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