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Meiper Family History

Meiper 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, Meier, Meiser, Leiper, Meiner, Meijer, Messer, Meyer, Pepper

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Where is the Meiper family from?

You can see how Meiper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meiper families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiper's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meiper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiper 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 27 census records available for the last name Meiper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiper 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Meiper. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meiper. For the veterans among your Meiper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiper lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiper 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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