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Nipa Family History

Nipa 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: Lipa, Niwa, Nida, Nipp, Niva, Ripa, Nitta, Papa, Ida, Apa

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Where is the Nipa family from?

You can see how Nipa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nipa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nipa family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nipa's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Nipa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nipa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Nipa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nipa 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nipa. 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 1 military records available for the last name Nipa. For the veterans among your Nipa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nipa lifespan?

Average Nipa life expectancy in 1981 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nipa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nipa 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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