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Ripping Family History

Ripping 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: Tipping, Kipping, Rippon, Ridling, Topping, Pippin, Riling, Copping

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Where is the Ripping family from?

You can see how Ripping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripping family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ripping families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ripping families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ripping's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ripping families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Ripping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripping 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Ripping. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ripping. For the veterans among your Ripping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripping lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Ripping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ripping in 1972 was 81, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripping 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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