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Wyper Family History

Wyper Surname Meaning

apparently an agent derivative of Middle English wipen ‘to wipe cleanse’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wyper family from?

You can see how Wyper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wyper families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Wyper families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wyper's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Wyper families in 1911.
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What did your Wyper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wyper. 100% of Wyper 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wyper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyper 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 Wyper. 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 463 military records available for the last name Wyper. For the veterans among your Wyper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wyper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wyper in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyper 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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