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Sipila Family History

Sipila Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sibila, Spina, Sicilia, Sippola, Pipia, Sibilia, Spilka, Sivils

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Where is the Sipila family from?

You can see how Sipila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sipila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sipila family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sipila's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sipila families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipila 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 Sipila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sipila. 37% of Sipila men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sipila women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Sipila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Sipila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipila 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Sipila. 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 153 military records available for the last name Sipila. For the veterans among your Sipila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipila lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sipila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sipila in 1956 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sipila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipila 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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