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Kirper Family History

Kirper 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, Kipper, Kieper, Kerper, Kirker, Kirner, Karper, Kiefer, Kerker

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Where is the Kirper family from?

You can see how Kirper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirper family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Kirper families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirper's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Kirper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirper ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Kirper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirper 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kirper. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kirper. For the veterans among your Kirper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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