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Rippy Family History

Rippy Surname Meaning

English Irish or Scottish: variant of Rippey. Americanized form of German Rippe.

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


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Where is the Rippy family from?

You can see how Rippy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 9 Rippy families living in Bute. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rippy's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Rippy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippy 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 Rippy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rippy. 35% of Rippy men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Rippy women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rippy were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rippy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippy 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Rippy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rippy. For the veterans among your Rippy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rippy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rippy in 1947 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rippy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippy 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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