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Pripp Family History

Pripp 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: Tripp, Propp, Ripp, Fripp, Gripp, Pipp, Prior, Prime, Price, Prim

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Where is the Pripp family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pripp. 100% of Pripp 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pripp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Pripp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pripp 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Pripp. 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 40 military records available for the last name Pripp. For the veterans among your Pripp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pripp lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pripp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pripp in 1972 was 64, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pripp 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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