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Nippard Family History

Nippard Surname Meaning

From a lost place called Nippard in East Tisbury (Wilts) which is recorded as Nipret in 1100–35 and Nypred in 1240.

The etymology of the place-name is unknown.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nippard family from?

You can see how Nippard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nippard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nippard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Nippard families living in Dorset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Nippard's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Nippard families in 1891.
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What did your Nippard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nippard. 50% of Nippard men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Nippard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • House Painter
    50%
  • Farm Carter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 183 immigration records available for the last name Nippard. 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 127 military records available for the last name Nippard. For the veterans among your Nippard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nippard lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Nippard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nippard in 1977 was 66, and 78 in 1984.

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