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Gipe Name Meaning

Probably a respelling of German Geib, a surname of uncertain origin from the Palatinate; according to Bahlow it is a topographic name from a term denoting dirt or decay.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kipe, Gipp, Pipe, Lipe, Gips, Hope, Piper, Zipf, Wire, Gole

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Gipe Family Origin

Where is the Gipe family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Gipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gipe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gipe families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Gipe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 84% of all the recorded Gipe's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gipe families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gipe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Gipe Family Occupations

    What did your Gipe ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Gipe occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Gipe's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gipe. A less common occupation for the Gipe family was Stone Mason.

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    • Farmer

      43%

    • Laborer

      10%

    • Carpenter

      6%

    • Stone Mason

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gipe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Gipe Historical Records

    What Gipe family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gipe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gipe. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gipe. For the veterans among your Gipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Gipe Life Expectancy

    What is the average Gipe lifespan?

    Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gipe in 1954 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gipe

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gipe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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