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Lippner Family History

Lippner 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: Lipper, Lipner, Tipper, Lippe, Kipper, Linner, Lepper, Zipper

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Where is the Lippner family from?

You can see how Lippner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lippner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Lippner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Lippner families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lippner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lippner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lippner 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 Lippner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lippner. 34% of Lippner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lippner women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Lippner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Lippner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lippner 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Lippner. 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 276 military records available for the last name Lippner. For the veterans among your Lippner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lippner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lippner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lippner in 1946 was 42, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lippner 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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