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Nippier Family History

Nippier 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: Nipper, Nappier, Tipper, Napper, Kipper, Napier, Tippie, Zipper

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Where is the Nippier family from?

You can see how Nippier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nippier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Nippier families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nippier's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nippier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nippier 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 43 census records available for the last name Nippier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nippier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nippier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nippier. For the veterans among your Nippier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nippier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nippier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nippier

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