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Ciper Family History

Ciper 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: Kiper, Piper, Cater, Cooper, Lier, Capel, Cover, Cape, Tipper, Comer

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Where is the Ciper family from?

You can see how Ciper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciper family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ciper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ciper family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ciper's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ciper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciper 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 Ciper ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Ciper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Ciper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciper 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ciper. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ciper. For the veterans among your Ciper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Ciper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ciper in 1966 was 65, and 74 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciper 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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