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Keipper Family History

Keipper 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: Keiper, Kipper, Knipper, Klipper, Klepper, Pepper, Tipper, Kiper

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Where is the Keipper family from?

You can see how Keipper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keipper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keipper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Keipper families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keipper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keipper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keipper 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 Keipper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keipper. 43% of Keipper men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Keipper women worked as a Beautician.

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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
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Keipper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Keipper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keipper 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Keipper. 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 135 military records available for the last name Keipper. For the veterans among your Keipper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keipper lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Keipper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Keipper in 1961 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keipper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keipper 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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