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Gilper Family History

Gilper 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: Giller, Gilmer, Gilger, Galper, Gilder, Gilner, Geller, Giles, Miller

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Where is the Gilper family from?

You can see how Gilper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gilper family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilper's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilper 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 88 census records available for the last name Gilper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilper 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gilper. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gilper. For the veterans among your Gilper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilper lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Gilper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilper in 1977 was 63, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilper 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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