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Sipp Family History

Sipp Surname Meaning

North German: from a short form of the personal name Sibbert (see Siebert).

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


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Where is the Sipp family from?

You can see how Sipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sipp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Sipp families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sipp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sipp families in 1911.
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What did your Sipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sipp. 25% of Sipp men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Sipp women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sipp were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipp 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Sipp. 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 Sipp. For the veterans among your Sipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipp lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sipp in 1947 was 62, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipp 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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