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Yip Family History

Yip Name Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 葉 see Ye

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


Similar surnames: Ip, Yiu, Yap, Yep, Yim, Yaw, Yau, Lin, Yi, Yin

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Where is the Yip family from?

You can see how Yip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yip family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yip families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yip family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yip's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yip. 17% of Yip men worked as a Waiter and 50% of Yip women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yip were Laborer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    17%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Yip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yip 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Yip. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 506 military records available for the last name Yip. For the veterans among your Yip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yip lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Yip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yip in 1958 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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