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Pippen Name Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Pepin . In the US this surname is also established among African Americans. Americanized form of French Pépin (see Pepin ) in part a cognate of 1 above. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of German Pippin .

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


Similar surnames: Pippin, Tippen, Kippes, Pepper, Ripper, Rippe, Ipsen, Tippens

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Where is the Pippen family from?

You can see how Pippen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pippen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pippen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Pippen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pippen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pippen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pippen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pippen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pippen. 29% of Pippen men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Pippen women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pippen were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pippen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pippen 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Pippen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pippen. For the veterans among your Pippen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pippen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pippen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pippen in 1952 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

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