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Lipes Family History

Lipes Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Jines, Lips, Lopes, Ives, Lipps, Lipe, Limes, Pipes, Lies, Lees

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Where is the Lipes family from?

You can see how Lipes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lipes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lipes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lipes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lipes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lipes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipes. 33% of Lipes men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Lipes women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipes were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lipes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipes 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 Lipes. 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 490 military records available for the last name Lipes. For the veterans among your Lipes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lipes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lipes in 1956 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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