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Ipson Family History

Ipson Name Meaning

English: variant of Ipsen . This surname is now rare in Britain. Americanized form of Danish or German Ipsen .

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


Similar surnames: Lipson, Upson, Ison, Ipsen, Sibson, Jason, Impson, Cason, Sisson

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Where is the Ipson family from?

You can see how Ipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ipson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ipson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ipson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ipson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ipson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ipson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ipson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ipson. 25% of Ipson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ipson women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ipson 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Ipson. 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 376 military records available for the last name Ipson. For the veterans among your Ipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ipson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ipson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ipson in 1964 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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