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Kulper Family History

Kulper 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: Kuper, Kupper, Kulzer, Kuller, Kuiper, Kuyper, Keller, Fuller, Kummer

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Where is the Kulper family from?

You can see how Kulper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kulper family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kulper's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kulper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulper 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 Kulper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulper. 59% of Kulper men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kulper women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulper were Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kulper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kulper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulper 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Kulper. 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 254 military records available for the last name Kulper. For the veterans among your Kulper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kulper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kulper in 1960 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kulper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kulper 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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