Kieper Family History

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Kieper Name Meaning

from the medieval personal name Kiepert, an altered form of Gebhardt. It has also been suggested that it is from an agent derivative of Low German Kiep(e), which denotes a basket designed to be carried slung across the back, hence an occupational name for a basket maker or peddler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kiper, Kiefer, Kieser, Ripper, Kimmer, Pieper, Rieber, Leeper

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Kieper Family Origin

Where is the Kieper family from?

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You can see how Kieper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kieper families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kieper families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kieper's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Kieper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kieper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kieper Family Occupations

What did your Kieper ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Coal Miner, Dress Making and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kieper. A less common occupation for the Kieper family was Keeping House. The most common Kieper occupation in the USA was Coal Miner. 14% of Kieper's were Coal Miners.

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  • Coal Miner

    14%

  • Dress Making

    14%

  • Farming

    14%

  • Keeping House

    14%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kieper ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kieper Historical Records

What Kieper family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kieper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 527 immigration records available for the last name Kieper. 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 Card

There are 431 military records available for the last name Kieper. For the veterans among your Kieper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kieper Life Expectancy

What is the average Kieper lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kieper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kieper in 1958 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kieper

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