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Kaiper Family History

Kaiper 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: Kaiser, Kiper, Keiper, Kapper, Kamper, Kaper, Kainer, Kasper, Karper

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Where is the Kaiper family from?

You can see how Kaiper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaiper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kaiper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kaiper families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaiper's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kaiper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaiper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Kaiper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaiper 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kaiper. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kaiper. For the veterans among your Kaiper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaiper lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Kaiper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kaiper in 1970 was 77, and 97 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaiper 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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