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Sipma Family History

Sipma 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: Sima, Shima, Lipka, Sama, Lipa, Zima, Sica, Sippy, Siska, Lipman

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Where is the Sipma family from?

You can see how Sipma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipma family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sipma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Sipma families living in Iowa. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sipma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sipma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipma 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 Sipma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sipma. 55% of Sipma men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Sipma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Sipma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipma 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Sipma. 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 90 military records available for the last name Sipma. For the veterans among your Sipma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sipma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sipma in 1964 was 73, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sipma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipma 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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