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Grippey Family History

Grippey 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: Rippey, Grippe, Shippey, Gropper, Groppe, Ripper, Grimley, Grippo

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Where is the Grippey family from?

You can see how Grippey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grippey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grippey families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grippey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grippey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Grippey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grippey 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 Grippey. 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 Grippey. For the veterans among your Grippey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grippey 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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