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Whipps Family History

Whipps Surname Meaning

English (Essex and Middlesex): probably a variant of Whipp with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Whipps family from?

You can see how Whipps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whipps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whipps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Whipps families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Whipps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whipps families in 1911.
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What did your Whipps ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whipps. 60% of Whipps 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Whipps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whipps 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Whipps. 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 857 military records available for the last name Whipps. For the veterans among your Whipps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whipps lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Whipps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Whipps in 1955 was 31, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whipps 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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