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Kipen Family History

Kipen 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: Kiper, Kipe, Kilen, Kippen, Kien, Kiel, Wien, Kampen, Kinn, Bien

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Where is the Kipen family from?

You can see how Kipen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kipen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kipen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kipen families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kipen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kipen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kipen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kipen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kipen. 100% of Kipen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Kipen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kipen 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kipen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kipen. For the veterans among your Kipen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kipen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kipen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kipen in 1954 was 48, and 58 in 2004.

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