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Paiper Family History

Paiper 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: Paper, Piper, Palmer, Kaiser, Painter, Paine, Pepper, Harper, Kiper

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Where is the Paiper family from?

You can see how Paiper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paiper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paiper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Paiper family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paiper's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Paiper families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Paiper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paiper 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paiper. 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 1 military records available for the last name Paiper. For the veterans among your Paiper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paiper lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Paiper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Paiper in 1980 was 66, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paiper 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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