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Gipperich Family History

Gipperich Surname 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: Zipprich, Gingerich, Giegerich, Perich, Klapperich, Gerich, Giersch

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Where is the Gipperich family from?

You can see how Gipperich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gipperich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gipperich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Gipperich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gipperich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gipperich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gipperich 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 Gipperich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gipperich. 50% of Gipperich men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Gipperich women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gipperich were Laborer and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Gipperich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Gipperich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gipperich 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gipperich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 195 military records available for the last name Gipperich. For the veterans among your Gipperich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gipperich lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Gipperich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gipperich in 1957 was 31, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gipperich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gipperich ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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