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Whipper Family History

Whipper 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: Wipper, Shipper, Tipper, Skipper, Hopper, Shippen, Kipper, Whipple

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Where is the Whipper family from?

You can see how Whipper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whipper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whipper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Whipper families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Whipper's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whipper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whipper 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 Whipper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whipper. 75% of Whipper men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Whipper women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whipper were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whipper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whipper 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Whipper. 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 184 military records available for the last name Whipper. For the veterans among your Whipper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whipper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Whipper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Whipper in 1962 was 74, and 54 in 2003.

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