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Rippey Family History

Rippey Surname Meaning

English Irish or Scottish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Rippey family from?

You can see how Rippey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Rippey families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rippey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rippey families in 1891.
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What did your Rippey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rippey. 100% of Rippey 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%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rippey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippey 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Rippey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rippey. For the veterans among your Rippey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rippey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rippey in 1949 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rippey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippey 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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