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Stripp Family History

Stripp Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): nickname from Middle English strep(es) strip(es) ‘stirrup(s)’ for someone who made, wore, or sold stirrups.

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


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Where is the Stripp family from?

You can see how Stripp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stripp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stripp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Stripp families living in Surrey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Stripp's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Stripp families in 1891.
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What did your Stripp 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 Stripp. 42% of Stripp men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Stripp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stripp were Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    42%
  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Dressmaker Own Accoun
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Stripp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stripp 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Stripp. 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 564 military records available for the last name Stripp. For the veterans among your Stripp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stripp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stripp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Stripp in 1963 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

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