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Lipscombe Family History

Lipscombe Name Meaning

English: variant of Lipscomb .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lipscomb, Liscomb, Luscombe, Linscomb, Wiscombe, Lacombe, Luscomb

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Where is the Lipscombe family from?

You can see how Lipscombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipscombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lipscombe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 7 Lipscombe families living in South Carolina. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lipscombe's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lipscombe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipscombe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lipscombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lipscombe. 36% of Lipscombe men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lipscombe women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lipscombe were Operator and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Lipscombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipscombe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lipscombe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lipscombe. For the veterans among your Lipscombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipscombe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lipscombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lipscombe in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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