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Zipperly Family History

Zipperly 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: Zipper, Epperly, Tippery, Zimmerly, Zipperer, Tipper, Kipper, Bierly

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Where is the Zipperly family from?

You can see how Zipperly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zipperly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zipperly families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zipperly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zipperly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zipperly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zipperly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zipperly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zipperly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zipperly. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zipperly. For the veterans among your Zipperly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zipperly lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Zipperly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zipperly in 1987 was 91, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zipperly 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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