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Niper Family History

Niper 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, Piper, Nier, Nipper, Niver, Niner, Lier, Nice, Tipper, Noser

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Where is the Niper family from?

You can see how Niper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Niper families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Niper's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Niper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niper 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 Niper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niper. 34% of Niper men worked as a Miner and 100% of Niper women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Trucker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Niper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Niper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niper 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Niper. 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 262 military records available for the last name Niper. For the veterans among your Niper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Niper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Niper in 1966 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niper 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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