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Zipsy Family History

Zipsy 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: Zipay, Zipse, Sippy, Gips, Zipf, Lipsey, Zimny, Zins, Zipser, Lips

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Where is the Zipsy family from?

You can see how Zipsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zipsy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zipsy family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zipsy's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zipsy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zipsy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Zipsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zipsy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zipsy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zipsy. For the veterans among your Zipsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zipsy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Zipsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zipsy in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zipsy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zipsy 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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