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Lipsett Family History

Lipsett Surname Meaning

Anglicized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Lipsitz brought to Ireland before the 18th century and common in Donegal.

English: habitational name from Lupsett in Wakefield (Yorkshire).

The placename may derive from a Middle English byname Lupe + Middle English heved ‘headland hill top’ (Old English hēafod).

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


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Where is the Lipsett family from?

You can see how Lipsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lipsett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 46 Lipsett families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Lipsett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lipsett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipsett 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 Lipsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lipsett. 47% of Lipsett men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lipsett women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipsett were Labourer and Milliner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Milliner
    34%

What Lipsett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lipsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipsett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lipsett. 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 961 military records available for the last name Lipsett. For the veterans among your Lipsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipsett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lipsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lipsett in 1955 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lipsett 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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