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Gripke Family History

Gripke 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: Ripke, Grippe, Grime, Grine, Grice, Grieve, Goike, Cripe, Groppe

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Where is the Gripke family from?

You can see how Gripke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gripke family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gripke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gripke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Gripke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gripke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gripke. For the veterans among your Gripke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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