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Nip Family History

Nip Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 聶 see Nie Variant of Nipp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nip family from?

You can see how Nip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nip family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nip family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nip's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Nip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nip 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 Nip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nip. 29% of Nip men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nip women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nip were Farming and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Nip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nip 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nip. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nip. For the veterans among your Nip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nip lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nip in 1964 was 73, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nip

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nip 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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