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Kilper Family History

Kilper Name 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, Kilzer, Kipper, Kieper, Kilner, Kilker, Kilber, Kilmer, Keller

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Where is the Kilper family from?

You can see how Kilper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kilper families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kilper's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kilper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilper 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 Kilper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kilper. 50% of Kilper men worked as an Owner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner Operator
    50%
  • Linotype Operator
    50%
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What Kilper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Kilper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilper 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kilper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Kilper. For the veterans among your Kilper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilper lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kilper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kilper in 1959 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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