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Pipers Family History

Pipers 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: Piper, Pipes, Piers, Kiper, Rivers, Pipe, Pitera, Paper, Capers

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Where is the Pipers family from?

You can see how Pipers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pipers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pipers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pipers family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pipers's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Pipers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pipers 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 Pipers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pipers. 60% of Pipers men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pipers women worked as a Cashier.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Pipers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Pipers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pipers 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pipers. 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 46 military records available for the last name Pipers. For the veterans among your Pipers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pipers lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Pipers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pipers in 1979 was 77, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pipers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pipers 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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