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Grippon Family History

Grippon 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: Rippon, Grippo, Gritton, Grignon, Griffon, Gripp, Grippe, Rippeon

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Where is the Grippon family from?

You can see how Grippon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grippon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grippon families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Grippon family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grippon's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Grippon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Grippon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grippon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Grippon. 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 24 military records available for the last name Grippon. For the veterans among your Grippon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grippon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grippon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grippon in 1966 was 58, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grippon 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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