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Zipperman Family History

Zipperman 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: Wipperman, Vipperman, Opperman, Pepperman, Zilberman, Zimmerman

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Where is the Zipperman family from?

You can see how Zipperman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zipperman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zipperman families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Zipperman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zipperman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zipperman 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 Zipperman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zipperman. 46% of Zipperman men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Zipperman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zipperman were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    46%
  • Peddler
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Zipperman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Zipperman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zipperman 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Zipperman. 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 73 military records available for the last name Zipperman. For the veterans among your Zipperman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zipperman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zipperman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zipperman in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zipperman 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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