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Gripson Family History

Gripson 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: Grigson, Grisson, Gipson, Lipson, Gritton, Grignon, Greason, Ipson

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Where is the Gripson family from?

You can see how Gripson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gripson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gripson families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gripson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gripson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gripson 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 42 census records available for the last name Gripson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripson 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 Gripson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gripson. For the veterans among your Gripson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gripson lifespan?

Average Gripson life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gripson 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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