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Nipson Family History

Nipson 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: Lipson, Ipson, Nilson, Gipson, Jipson, Nisson, Sibson, Nelson, Nissen

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Where is the Nipson family from?

You can see how Nipson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nipson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nipson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Nipson families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nipson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nipson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nipson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nipson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nipson. 100% of Nipson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Nipson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nipson 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Nipson. 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 58 military records available for the last name Nipson. For the veterans among your Nipson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nipson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Nipson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nipson in 1972 was 88, and 36 in 2003.

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