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Gripentrog Family History

Gripentrog 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: Griepentrog, Rippentrop, Grindrod, Brinton, Greenwood, Prieto

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Where is the Gripentrog family from?

You can see how Gripentrog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripentrog family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gripentrog families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gripentrog families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gripentrog's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gripentrog families in 1880.
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What did your Gripentrog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gripentrog. 38% of Gripentrog 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Cheese Maker
    25%

What Gripentrog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Gripentrog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripentrog 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gripentrog. 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 113 military records available for the last name Gripentrog. For the veterans among your Gripentrog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gripentrog lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gripentrog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gripentrog in 1963 was 64, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gripentrog 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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