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Ypper Family History

Ypper 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: Opper, Pepper, Tipper, Kiper, Kopper, Spier, Appel, Hopper, Speer

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Where is the Ypper family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ypper 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 Ypper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ypper. 100% of Ypper men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ypper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ypper 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ypper. 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 Ypper. For the veterans among your Ypper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ypper lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Ypper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ypper in 1971 was 66, and 83 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ypper 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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