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Tippy Family History

Tippy Surname Meaning

Variant of Tippie a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Tippy family from?

You can see how Tippy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tippy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tippy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Tippy families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Tippy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tippy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tippy 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 Tippy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tippy. 26% of Tippy men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Tippy women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tippy were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Tippy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tippy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tippy 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Tippy. 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 646 military records available for the last name Tippy. For the veterans among your Tippy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tippy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tippy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tippy in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tippy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tippy 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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