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Wipprecht Family History

Wipprecht 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: Rupprecht, Lamprecht, Zipprich, Liebrecht, Weinbrecht, Precht

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Where is the Wipprecht family from?

You can see how Wipprecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wipprecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wipprecht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wipprecht families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wipprecht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wipprecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wipprecht 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 Wipprecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wipprecht. 50% of Wipprecht men worked as a Broker and 60% of Wipprecht women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wipprecht were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Broker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Wipprecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Wipprecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wipprecht 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Wipprecht. 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 178 military records available for the last name Wipprecht. For the veterans among your Wipprecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wipprecht lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wipprecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wipprecht in 1964 was 77, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wipprecht 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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