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Hipwood Family History

Hipwood Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of Hepworth.

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


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Where is the Hipwood family from?

You can see how Hipwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hipwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Hipwood families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hipwood's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hipwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipwood 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 Hipwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hipwood. 100% of Hipwood men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Hipwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

What Hipwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hipwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipwood 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Hipwood. 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 139 military records available for the last name Hipwood. For the veterans among your Hipwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipwood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hipwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hipwood in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hipwood 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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