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Schlipf Family History

Schlipf Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name for someone who lived in an area of slippery ground or in an area prone to landslides.

From the Middle High German slipfe, meaning ‘landslide’.

This indicates that the name likely originated from geographical features that were significant to the inhabitants.

Such names often reveal vital information about the environment and conditions where people lived.

Understanding the etymology can provide insight into cultural and linguistic developments in the region.

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


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Where is the Schlipf family from?

You can see how Schlipf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlipf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlipf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schlipf families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Schlipf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schlipf families in 1880.
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What did your Schlipf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlipf. 19% of Schlipf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schlipf women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schlipf were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Schlipf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schlipf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlipf 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Schlipf. 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 320 military records available for the last name Schlipf. For the veterans among your Schlipf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlipf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schlipf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schlipf in 1960 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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