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Kyper Family History

Kyper 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: Kiper, Kuper, Koper, Kyser, Kaper, Kyger, Kyler, Kyker, Pyper, Kyer

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Where is the Kyper family from?

You can see how Kyper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kyper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kyper family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kyper's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kyper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyper 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 Kyper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kyper. 34% of Kyper men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Kyper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Kyper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyper 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kyper. 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 297 military records available for the last name Kyper. For the veterans among your Kyper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kyper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kyper in 1963 was 89, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kyper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyper 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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