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Rippan Family History

Rippan 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: Rippon, Ripp, Tippen, Lipman, Pappan, Ripper, Pippin, Rappa, Rippel

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Where is the Rippan family from?

You can see how Rippan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rippan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Rippan family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rippan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rippan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Rippan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rippan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rippan. For the veterans among your Rippan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippan 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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