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Ripsch Family History

Ripsch 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: Risch, Rich, Hirsch, Kirsch, Rasch, Rensch, Ruesch, Frisch, Kapsch

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Where is the Ripsch family from?

You can see how Ripsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ripsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ripsch families living in Ohio. This was about 72% of all the recorded Ripsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ripsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripsch 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 Ripsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ripsch. 60% of Ripsch men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Ripsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Ripsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripsch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ripsch. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ripsch. For the veterans among your Ripsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Ripsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ripsch in 1963 was 48, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripsch 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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