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Kueper Family History

Kueper 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: Kuper, Kupper, Kieper, Kueber, Kuiper, Kuyper, Kueker, Kuepper

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Where is the Kueper family from?

You can see how Kueper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kueper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kueper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kueper families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kueper's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kueper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kueper 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 Kueper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kueper. 58% of Kueper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kueper women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Kueper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Kueper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kueper 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Kueper. 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 63 military records available for the last name Kueper. For the veterans among your Kueper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kueper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kueper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kueper in 1963 was 79, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kueper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kueper 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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