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Hipsman Family History

Hipsman 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: Hilsman, Hitsman, Hickman, Horsman, Hassman, Hillman, Lisman, Lipman

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Where is the Hipsman family from?

You can see how Hipsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hipsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hipsman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hipsman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hipsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hipsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hipsman. 50% of Hipsman men worked as a Plumber. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Hipsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipsman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hipsman. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hipsman. For the veterans among your Hipsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hipsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hipsman in 1965 was 56, and 78 in 2003.

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