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Nipton Family History

Nipton 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: Tipton, Lipton, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Wilton, Winton, Lipson, Upton

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Where is the Nipton family from?

You can see how Nipton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nipton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nipton family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nipton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nipton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Nipton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nipton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nipton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nipton. For the veterans among your Nipton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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