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Nippe Family History

Nippe 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: Lippe, Hippe, Nipper, Nipp, Nipple, Nipps, Rippe, Nice, Happe, Tipper

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Where is the Nippe family from?

You can see how Nippe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nippe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nippe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Nippe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nippe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nippe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nippe 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 436 census records available for the last name Nippe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nippe 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Nippe. 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 186 military records available for the last name Nippe. For the veterans among your Nippe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nippe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Nippe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nippe in 1959 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nippe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nippe 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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