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Krippen Family History

Krippen 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: Knippen, Kippen, Crippen, Shippen, Kipper, Tippen, Kappen, Ripper

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Where is the Krippen family from?

You can see how Krippen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krippen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krippen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Krippen families living in Missouri. This was about 62% of all the recorded Krippen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krippen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krippen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krippen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krippen. 100% of Krippen women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Krippen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krippen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Krippen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Krippen. For the veterans among your Krippen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krippen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Krippen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krippen in 1969 was 79, and 98 in 2001.

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