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Carpers Family History

Carpers 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: Capers, Carper, Caspers, Harper, Carter, Carver, Casper, Carrera

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Where is the Carpers family from?

You can see how Carpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carpers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carpers families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Carpers family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Carpers's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Carpers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carpers 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 72 census records available for the last name Carpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carpers 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Carpers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Carpers. For the veterans among your Carpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carpers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Carpers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Carpers in 1977 was 89, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carpers 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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