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Alper Family History

Alper Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern. Turkish: ornamental name composed of alp ‘brave man’ + er ‘man’ also ‘soldier’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alper family from?

You can see how Alper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Alper families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Alper's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alper 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 Alper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alper. 26% of Alper men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Alper women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alper were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alper 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Alper. 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 944 military records available for the last name Alper. For the veterans among your Alper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alper lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Alper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alper in 1949 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alper 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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