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Lipsitz Family History

Lipsitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lipschutz.

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


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Where is the Lipsitz family from?

You can see how Lipsitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipsitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lipsitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lipsitz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lipsitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lipsitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipsitz 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 Lipsitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipsitz. 29% of Lipsitz men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Lipsitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipsitz were Manager and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Saleswoman
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lipsitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipsitz 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Lipsitz. 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 533 military records available for the last name Lipsitz. For the veterans among your Lipsitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipsitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lipsitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lipsitz in 1955 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lipsitz 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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