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Nippell Family History

Nippell 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: Hipwell, Nipper, Nippert, Poppell, Rippel, Nipple, Appell, Dippel

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Where is the Nippell family from?

You can see how Nippell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nippell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nippell family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nippell's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Nippell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nippell 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 Nippell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nippell. 100% of Nippell men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Nippell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Nippell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nippell 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nippell. 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 131 military records available for the last name Nippell. For the veterans among your Nippell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nippell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nippell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Nippell in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nippell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nippell 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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