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Lipsmeyer Family History

Lipsmeyer 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: Lipsey, Linsenmeyer, Glassmeyer, Dickmeyer, Klusmeyer, Wiedmeyer

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Where is the Lipsmeyer family from?

You can see how Lipsmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lipsmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lipsmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Lipsmeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lipsmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lipsmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lipsmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lipsmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lipsmeyer. 50% of Lipsmeyer men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Lipsmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lipsmeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Lipsmeyer. 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 51 military records available for the last name Lipsmeyer. For the veterans among your Lipsmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lipsmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lipsmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lipsmeyer in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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