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Nippins Family History

Nippins 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: Tippins, Pippins, Tipping, Pippin, Kipping, Hipkins, Tippens, Toppins

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Where is the Nippins family from?

You can see how Nippins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nippins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nippins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Nippins families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Nippins's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Nippins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nippins 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 Nippins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nippins. 100% of Nippins men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Nippins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Nippins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nippins 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Nippins. 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 106 military records available for the last name Nippins. For the veterans among your Nippins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nippins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nippins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nippins in 1968 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nippins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nippins 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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