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Lipstein Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German of Liebstein a habitational name from either of two places so named in Silesia and Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Klipstein, Epstein, Einstein, Stein, Liston, Ipsen, Millstein

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Where is the Lipstein family from?

You can see how Lipstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lipstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lipstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lipstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lipstein families in 1880.
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What did your Lipstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipstein. 14% of Lipstein men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Lipstein women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipstein were Operator and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Part Owner
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lipstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipstein 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Lipstein. 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 139 military records available for the last name Lipstein. For the veterans among your Lipstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lipstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lipstein in 1962 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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