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Wippler Family History

Wippler 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: Weppler, Wappler, Wipper, Hippler, Tipper, Kipper, Winkler, Whipple

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Where is the Wippler family from?

You can see how Wippler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wippler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wippler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Wippler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Wippler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wippler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wippler 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 Wippler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wippler. 100% of Wippler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wippler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Wippler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wippler 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Wippler. 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 168 military records available for the last name Wippler. For the veterans among your Wippler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wippler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wippler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wippler in 1958 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wippler 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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