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Kippers Family History

Kippers 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: Kipper, Kappers, Kippes, Knippers, Tipper, Kiper, Kopper, Skipper

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Where is the Kippers family from?

You can see how Kippers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kippers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kippers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kippers families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kippers's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kippers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kippers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kippers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Kippers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kippers 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Kippers. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kippers. For the veterans among your Kippers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kippers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kippers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kippers in 1968 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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