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Wipper Family History

Wipper Name Meaning

English: according to Reaney an occupational name the meaning of which has not been established.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tipper, Ripper, Zipper, Pepper, Piper, Tippen, Wicker, Tupper, Copper

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Where is the Wipper family from?

You can see how Wipper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wipper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wipper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wipper families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wipper's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wipper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wipper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wipper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wipper. 100% of Wipper 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wipper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wipper 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Wipper. 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 598 military records available for the last name Wipper. For the veterans among your Wipper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wipper lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wipper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wipper in 1961 was 54, and 75 in 2003.

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