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Kimper Family History

Kimper 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: Kiper, Kipper, Kemper, Kimber, Kieper, Kimmer, Kamper, Kimler, Kimpel

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Where is the Kimper family from?

You can see how Kimper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kimper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kimper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kimper family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kimper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kimper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kimper 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 Kimper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kimper. 60% of Kimper men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Kimper women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kimper were Foreman and School Teaching.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • School Teaching
    40%

What Kimper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Kimper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kimper 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kimper. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kimper. For the veterans among your Kimper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kimper lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kimper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kimper in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kimper 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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