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Rippen Family History

Rippen Surname Meaning

see Rippon.

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


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Where is the Rippen family from?

You can see how Rippen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Rippen families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rippen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rippen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rippen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rippen. 100% of Rippen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rippen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rippen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippen 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Rippen. 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 501 military records available for the last name Rippen. For the veterans among your Rippen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rippen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rippen in 1962 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rippen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippen 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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