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Kyp Family History

Kyp 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: Kye, Kip, Ky, Yu, Ku, Kim, Ko, Kos, Yi, Rye

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyp 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 40 census records available for the last name Kyp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyp 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kyp. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kyp. For the veterans among your Kyp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyp lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Kyp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kyp in 1971 was 50, and 90 in 2000.

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