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Kippes Family History

Kippes Surname Meaning

German: from a Rhenish pet form of the personal name Gerhard (see Gerhardt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kippes family from?

You can see how Kippes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kippes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kippes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kippes family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kippes's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Kippes families in 1911.
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What did your Kippes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kippes. 60% of Kippes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kippes women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Inspector
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kippes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kippes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kippes 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Kippes. 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 438 military records available for the last name Kippes. For the veterans among your Kippes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kippes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kippes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kippes in 1953 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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