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Scipper Family History

Scipper 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: Skipper, Schipper, Sipper, Shipper, Tipper, Stopper, Shippen, Kipper

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Where is the Scipper family from?

You can see how Scipper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scipper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scipper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Scipper families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scipper's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Scipper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scipper 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 Scipper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scipper. 45% of Scipper men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scipper women worked as a Cook.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Scipper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Scipper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scipper 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Scipper. 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 100 military records available for the last name Scipper. For the veterans among your Scipper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scipper lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Scipper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Scipper in 1969 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scipper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scipper 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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