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Lipsky Family History

Lipsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lipski.

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


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Where is the Lipsky family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipsky. 19% of Lipsky men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Lipsky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipsky were Proprietor 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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Lipsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lipsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipsky 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lipsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lipsky. For the veterans among your Lipsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipsky lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lipsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lipsky in 1943 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lipsky 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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