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Pyp Family History

Pyp 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: Pye, Pap, Pop, Yu, Pan, Pak, Pu, Yi, Rye, Papa

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Where is the Pyp family from?

You can see how Pyp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pyp families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Pyp families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pyp's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pyp families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Pyp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyp 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pyp. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pyp. For the veterans among your Pyp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyp lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Pyp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pyp in 1971 was 68, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyp 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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