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Lippy Family History

Lippy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Lippi.

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


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Where is the Lippy family from?

You can see how Lippy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lippy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lippy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Lippy family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lippy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lippy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lippy 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 Lippy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lippy. 27% of Lippy men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Lippy women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lippy were Clerk and 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
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • House Work
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lippy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lippy 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Lippy. 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 932 military records available for the last name Lippy. For the veterans among your Lippy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lippy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lippy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lippy in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lippy 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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