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Kipsey Family History

Kipsey 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: Kinsey, Lipsey, Kimsey, Kiper, Kipfer, Kipper, Kelsey, Kiesel

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Where is the Kipsey family from?

You can see how Kipsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kipsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kipsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kipsey family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kipsey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kipsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kipsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kipsey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Kipsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kipsey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kipsey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kipsey. For the veterans among your Kipsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kipsey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Kipsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kipsey in 1961 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

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