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Wilper Family History

Wilper 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: Willer, Wilmer, Walper, Wilger, Wolper, Wipper, Wiler, Wilder, Wilber

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Where is the Wilper family from?

You can see how Wilper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilper family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wilper family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilper's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wilper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilper. 100% of Wilper 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 436 census records available for the last name Wilper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilper 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wilper. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wilper. For the veterans among your Wilper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilper lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Wilper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilper in 1957 was 48, and 83 in 2002.

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