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Cuypers Family History

Cuypers 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: Kuypers, Cuyler, Capers, Cullers, Cyphers, Bumpers, Buyers, Caspers

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Where is the Cuypers family from?

You can see how Cuypers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuypers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cuypers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cuypers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuypers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cuypers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuypers 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 Cuypers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuypers. 100% of Cuypers men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Cuypers women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cuypers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Cuypers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuypers 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Cuypers. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cuypers. For the veterans among your Cuypers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuypers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cuypers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cuypers in 1967 was 96, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuypers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuypers 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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