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Gripman Family History

Gripman 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: Krizman, Lipman, Shipman, Graupman, Geiman, Grubman, Grima, Crisman

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Where is the Gripman family from?

You can see how Gripman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gripman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gripman families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gripman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gripman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gripman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gripman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gripman. 50% of Gripman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gripman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gripman. 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 121 military records available for the last name Gripman. For the veterans among your Gripman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gripman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gripman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gripman in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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