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Gripshover Family History

Gripshover 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: Grieshaber, Grishaber, Risher, Grieshop, Griesemer, Grover, Hipsher

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Where is the Gripshover family from?

You can see how Gripshover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripshover family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gripshover families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gripshover's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gripshover families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gripshover 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 Gripshover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gripshover. 75% of Gripshover men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Joint Farm Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Gripshover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripshover 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gripshover. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gripshover. For the veterans among your Gripshover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gripshover lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gripshover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gripshover in 1967 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gripshover 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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