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Sippell Family History

Sippell 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: Sippel, Hipwell, Sidwell, Sippola, Poppell, Rippel, Appell, Simrell

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Where is the Sippell family from?

You can see how Sippell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sippell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sippell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sippell families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sippell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sippell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sippell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sippell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sippell. 100% of Sippell men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

What Sippell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Sippell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sippell 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sippell. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sippell. For the veterans among your Sippell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sippell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sippell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sippell in 1966 was 71, and 51 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sippell 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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