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Pyper Family History

Pyper Surname Meaning

Scottish, Irish, and English: variant of Piper. This form of the surname is found mainly in Scotland and Ireland.

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Pijper itself a variant of Piper.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pyper family from?

You can see how Pyper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pyper families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Pyper families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pyper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pyper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyper 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 Pyper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pyper. 88% of Pyper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • House Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pyper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyper 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pyper. 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 886 military records available for the last name Pyper. For the veterans among your Pyper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyper lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pyper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pyper in 1959 was 54, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pyper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyper 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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