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Gripping Family History

Gripping 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: Tipping, Kipping, Grippi, Crippin, Griffing, Crispin, Griffin

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Where is the Gripping family from?

You can see how Gripping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripping family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gripping families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Gripping families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gripping's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gripping families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gripping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gripping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripping 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gripping. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gripping. For the veterans among your Gripping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gripping lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gripping 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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