Origins of the Lipscomb surname

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    In 1921, most Lipscombs lived in london

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    610 Lipscomb Travel & migration records
    4,200 Lipscombs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Lipscomb

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    Common jobs for Lipscombs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Lipscombs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    25

    Living On Own Means

    15

    House Servant

    12

    Servant

    12

    Annuitant

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Lipscombs in 1921

    Farm Hands

    39

    Carpenter

    29

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    29

    Agricultural Labourer

    25

    Gardener

    19

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