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Gripka Family History

Gripka 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: Grifka, Ripka, Lipka, Krupka, Glinka, Ripke, Grippo, Gripp, Triska

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Where is the Gripka family from?

You can see how Gripka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gripka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gripka family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gripka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gripka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gripka 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 Gripka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gripka. 60% of Gripka men worked as a Farming and 100% of Gripka women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gripka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Gripka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gripka 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gripka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gripka. For the veterans among your Gripka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gripka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gripka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gripka in 1967 was 23, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gripka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gripka 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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