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Zipp Family History

Zipp Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Zipf. from a short form of the personal name Sippo.

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


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Where is the Zipp family from?

You can see how Zipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zipp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zipp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zipp family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zipp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zipp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zipp 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 Zipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zipp. 19% of Zipp men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Zipp women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zipp were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Zipp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zipp 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Zipp. 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 Zipp. For the veterans among your Zipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zipp lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Zipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zipp in 1947 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zipp 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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