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Ziper Family History

Ziper 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: Kiper, Zipper, Piper, Zipser, Zier, Ziter, Lier, Tipper, Rider

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Where is the Ziper family from?

You can see how Ziper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ziper families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ziper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ziper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziper 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 Ziper ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ziper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Ziper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziper 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Ziper. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ziper. For the veterans among your Ziper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ziper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ziper in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziper 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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