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Grippe Family History

Grippe Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Grippo or Grippi.

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


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Where is the Grippe family from?

You can see how Grippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grippe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grippe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Grippe families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Grippe's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grippe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grippe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grippe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grippe. 37% of Grippe men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Grippe women worked as a Trimmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grippe were Proprietor and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

What Grippe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grippe 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Grippe. 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 149 military records available for the last name Grippe. For the veterans among your Grippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grippe lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Grippe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grippe in 1951 was 44, and 80 in 2003.

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