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Paeper Family History

Paeper 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: Paper, Peeper, Pieper, Peper, Palmer, Peter, Pepper, Harper, Panter

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Where is the Paeper family from?

You can see how Paeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paeper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Paeper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Paeper families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Paeper's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Paeper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paeper 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 Paeper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paeper. 62% of Paeper men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paeper women worked as a Manager.

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Elevator Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Paeper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paeper 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Paeper. 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 173 military records available for the last name Paeper. For the veterans among your Paeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paeper lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Paeper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paeper in 1958 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paeper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paeper 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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