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Clipperd Family History

Clipperd Name 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: Clipper, Clippard, Clapper, Klippert, Clopper, Lippert, Lipper

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Where is the Clipperd family from?

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

What did your Clipperd ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Clipperd ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Clipperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clipperd 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 Clipperd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Clipperd. For the veterans among your Clipperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clipperd lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Clipperd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Clipperd in 1986 was 82, and 90 in 1991.

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