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Nipps Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Nopps itself a variant of Nobbs . Compare Knibbs .

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


Similar surnames: Tipps, Hipps, Niles, Cupps, Napp, Ripps, Epps, Capps, Lipp, Pipes

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Where is the Nipps family from?

You can see how Nipps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nipps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nipps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Nipps family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nipps's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nipps families in 1840.
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What did your Nipps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nipps. 50% of Nipps men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nipps women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nipps were Helper and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nipps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nipps 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Nipps. 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 246 military records available for the last name Nipps. For the veterans among your Nipps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nipps lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nipps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nipps in 1960 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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