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Lippman Family History

Lippman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lipman. Altered form of German Lippmann.

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


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Where is the Lippman family from?

You can see how Lippman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lippman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lippman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Lippman families living in Durham. This was about 92% of all the recorded Lippman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lippman families in 1891.
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What did your Lippman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lippman. 25% of Lippman men worked as a Salesman and 14% of Lippman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lippman were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Saleslady
    8%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Lippman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lippman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lippman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lippman. For the veterans among your Lippman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lippman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lippman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lippman in 1941 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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