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Lipfert Family History

Lipfert 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: Lippert, Kipfer, Klippert, Lipford, Wilfert, Libert, Leffert, Nippert

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Where is the Lipfert family from?

You can see how Lipfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipfert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lipfert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lipfert families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lipfert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lipfert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipfert 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 Lipfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipfert. 100% of Lipfert men worked as a Bookkeeper and 60% of Lipfert women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Lipfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipfert 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Lipfert. 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 576 military records available for the last name Lipfert. For the veterans among your Lipfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipfert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lipfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lipfert in 1966 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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