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Kipa Family History

Kipa 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: Lipa, Kipp, Kita, Kopa, Kipe, Kip, Kida, Ripa, Kim, Kiel

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Where is the Kipa family from?

You can see how Kipa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kipa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kipa families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Kipa family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kipa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kipa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kipa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Kipa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kipa 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kipa. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kipa. For the veterans among your Kipa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kipa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kipa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kipa in 1968 was 56, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kipa 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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