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Wippert Family History

Wippert 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: Lippert, Nippert, Pippert, Wipper, Hippert, Weippert, Tipper

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Where is the Wippert family from?

You can see how Wippert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wippert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wippert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wippert families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wippert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wippert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wippert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wippert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wippert. 67% of Wippert men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wippert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wippert 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Wippert. 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 376 military records available for the last name Wippert. For the veterans among your Wippert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wippert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wippert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wippert in 1965 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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