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Nippa Family History

Nippa 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: Nappa, Nipp, Nipps, Lippa, Knippa, Nitta, Lipka, Napp, Lippe, Lipp

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Where is the Nippa family from?

You can see how Nippa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nippa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nippa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nippa families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nippa's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nippa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nippa 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 Nippa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nippa. 43% of Nippa men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Woodsman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Nippa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Nippa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nippa 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Nippa. 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 148 military records available for the last name Nippa. For the veterans among your Nippa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nippa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Nippa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nippa in 1957 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nippa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nippa 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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