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Grippa Family History

Grippa 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: Grippo, Gripp, Grippe, Grippi, Tripp, Ripp, Gropp, Groppe, Cripps

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Where is the Grippa family from?

You can see how Grippa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grippa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grippa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grippa family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grippa's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grippa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grippa 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 Grippa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grippa. 40% of Grippa men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Lawyer
    20%

What Grippa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Grippa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grippa 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Grippa. 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 76 military records available for the last name Grippa. For the veterans among your Grippa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grippa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grippa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grippa in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grippa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grippa 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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