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Northrip Name Meaning

English: variant of Northrup .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Northrop, Northrup, Northen, Norrie, Norrid, Cortis, Northup, Cothron

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Where is the Northrip family from?

You can see how Northrip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northrip family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Northrip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Northrip families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Northrip's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Northrip families in 1911.
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What did your Northrip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Northrip. 56% of Northrip men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Northrip women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Plasterer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Northrip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northrip 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Northrip. 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 261 military records available for the last name Northrip. For the veterans among your Northrip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northrip lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Northrip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Northrip in 1963 was 50, and 59 in 2004.

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