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Lipkins Family History

Lipkins 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: Lipkin, Hipkins, Pipkins, Likins, Filkins, Firkins, Hopkins, Zipkin

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Where is the Lipkins family from?

You can see how Lipkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lipkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lipkins families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lipkins's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lipkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lipkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lipkins. 39% of Lipkins 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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Lipkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipkins 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Lipkins. 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 72 military records available for the last name Lipkins. For the veterans among your Lipkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipkins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lipkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lipkins in 1962 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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