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Walper Family History

Walper Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Waldobert composed of the elements walt ‘rule’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Walper family from?

You can see how Walper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Walper families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Walper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walper families in 1891.
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What did your Walper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walper. 100% of Walper 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Walper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walper 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Walper. 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 506 military records available for the last name Walper. For the veterans among your Walper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walper lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Walper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Walper in 1961 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walper 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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