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Kipker Family History

Kipker 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, Kipfer, Kinker, Kipper, Kiker, Kirker, Kicker, Kilker, Kisker

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Where is the Kipker family from?

You can see how Kipker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kipker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kipker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Kipker families living in Ohio. This was about 95% of all the recorded Kipker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kipker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kipker 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 Kipker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kipker. 67% of Kipker men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Kipker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Kipker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kipker 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 Kipker. 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 93 military records available for the last name Kipker. For the veterans among your Kipker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kipker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kipker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kipker in 1963 was 86, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kipker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kipker 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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