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Rippetoe Family History

Rippetoe Name Meaning

Altered form of a French surname possibly Ribaudeau: from a pet form of the personal name Ribaud from the ancient Germanic name Ricbald composed of the elements ric ‘rule’ and bald ‘bold’. The name may have been brought to North America via England. Compare Rippeto .

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


Similar surnames: Rippey, Rippon, Ripper, Rippeon, Tippen, Coppedge, Riveron

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Where is the Rippetoe family from?

You can see how Rippetoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippetoe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippetoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rippetoe families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rippetoe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rippetoe families in 1840.
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What did your Rippetoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rippetoe. 30% of Rippetoe men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rippetoe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rippetoe were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rippetoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippetoe 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Rippetoe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 791 military records available for the last name Rippetoe. For the veterans among your Rippetoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippetoe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rippetoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rippetoe in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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