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Ripsam Family History

Ripsam 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: Rubsam, Lipham, Ripa, Ripka, Kissam, Hissam, Ram, Rusak, Rosa, Witham

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Where is the Ripsam family from?

You can see how Ripsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripsam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ripsam families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripsam's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ripsam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripsam 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 24 census records available for the last name Ripsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripsam 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ripsam. 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 military records available for the last name Ripsam. For the veterans among your Ripsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripsam lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Ripsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ripsam in 1987 was 74, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripsam 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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