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Kripps Family History

Kripps 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: Cripps, Ripps, Dripps, Krepps, Kipps, Tripp, Kropp, Kipp, Ripp

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Where is the Kripps family from?

You can see how Kripps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kripps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kripps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kripps families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kripps's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kripps families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kripps 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 Kripps ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kripps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Kripps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kripps 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kripps. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Kripps. For the veterans among your Kripps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kripps lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Kripps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kripps in 1960 was 51, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kripps 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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