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Zipse Family History

Zipse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zipser.

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


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Where is the Zipse family from?

You can see how Zipse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zipse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zipse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Zipse families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zipse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zipse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zipse 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 Zipse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zipse. 60% of Zipse men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zipse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zipse were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Zipse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zipse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zipse 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Zipse. 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 231 military records available for the last name Zipse. For the veterans among your Zipse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zipse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zipse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zipse in 1962 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zipse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zipse 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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