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Hipschen Family History

Hipschen 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: Hitchen, Hoeschen, Hipsher, Hilscher, Eischen, Hirschey, Hirschel

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Where is the Hipschen family from?

You can see how Hipschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hipschen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hipschen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hipschen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hipschen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hipschen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hipschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hipschen. 100% of Hipschen women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Hipschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hipschen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hipschen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hipschen. For the veterans among your Hipschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hipschen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Hipschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hipschen in 1955 was 49, and 67 in 2000.

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