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Rippett Family History

Rippett 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: Trippett, Tippett, Lippitt, Lippert, Triplett, Rivett, Ripper

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Where is the Rippett family from?

You can see how Rippett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rippett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rippett families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rippett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rippett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippett 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 Rippett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Audit Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rippett. 100% of Rippett men worked as an Audit Clerk.

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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 1939

  • Audit Clerk
    100%

What Rippett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Rippett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippett 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rippett. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rippett. For the veterans among your Rippett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Rippett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rippett in 1967 was 71, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rippett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippett 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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