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Lipitz Family History

Lipitz 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: Lipsitz, Spitz, Lippitt, Lintz, Lietz, Pitz, Apitz, Leitz, Opitz

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Where is the Lipitz family from?

You can see how Lipitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipitz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lipitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lipitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lipitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lipitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lipitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipitz. 70% of Lipitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lipitz women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    70%
  • Buyer
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Lipitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Lipitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipitz 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Lipitz. 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 106 military records available for the last name Lipitz. For the veterans among your Lipitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lipitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lipitz in 1964 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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