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Cypers Family History

Cypers Surname 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: Capers, Cyphers, Cypert, Cypress, Byers, Ayers, Myers, Syers, Elpers

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Where is the Cypers family from?

You can see how Cypers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cypers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cypers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cypers family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cypers's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cypers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cypers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Cypers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cypers 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cypers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Cypers. For the veterans among your Cypers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cypers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Cypers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cypers in 1969 was 70, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cypers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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