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Gripton Family History

Gripton Surname Meaning

apparently a locative name from a lost or unidentified place called Gripton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gripton family from?

You can see how Gripton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gripton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Gripton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gripton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gripton families in 1891.
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What did your Gripton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gripton. 50% of Gripton men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Gripton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gripton were Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Iron Moulder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gripton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripton 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Gripton. 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 209 military records available for the last name Gripton. For the veterans among your Gripton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gripton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Gripton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gripton in 1955 was 48, and 88 in 2003.

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