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Kuyper Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Kuiper .

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


Similar surnames: Kuypers, Kayser, Kulzer, Cuyler, Kyser, Keyser, Kuipers, Kryder

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Where is the Kuyper family from?

You can see how Kuyper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuyper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuyper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kuyper families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kuyper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kuyper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuyper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuyper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuyper. 46% of Kuyper men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Kuyper women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuyper were Bookkeeper and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Draftsman
    7%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kuyper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuyper 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuyper. 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 439 military records available for the last name Kuyper. For the veterans among your Kuyper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuyper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kuyper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kuyper in 1955 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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