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Neiper Family History

Neiper 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, Nepper, Neeper, Neier, Neider, Neiser, Neiger, Leiper, Pepper

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Where is the Neiper family from?

You can see how Neiper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neiper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Neiper families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Neiper's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neiper families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neiper 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 Neiper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neiper. 100% of Neiper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Neiper women worked as a Farm 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Neiper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Neiper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiper 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 Neiper. 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 111 military records available for the last name Neiper. For the veterans among your Neiper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neiper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Neiper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neiper in 1966 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neiper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neiper 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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