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Grippin Family History

Grippin 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: Grippi, Crippin, Crispin, Griffin, Gilpin, Rippon, Grippo, Gripp

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Where is the Grippin family from?

You can see how Grippin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grippin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grippin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Grippin families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Grippin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grippin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grippin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grippin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grippin. 35% of Grippin men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Grippin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grippin were Farming and Maid. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grippin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grippin 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Grippin. 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 385 military records available for the last name Grippin. For the veterans among your Grippin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grippin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grippin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grippin in 1966 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

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