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Roripaugh Family History

Roripaugh 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: Rorabaugh, Orebaugh, Rohrbaugh, Rodebaugh, Rodabaugh, Cobaugh

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Where is the Roripaugh family from?

You can see how Roripaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roripaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Roripaugh families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Roripaugh's in USA. California had the highest population of Roripaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roripaugh 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 Roripaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roripaugh. 100% of Roripaugh women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Roripaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Roripaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roripaugh 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Roripaugh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Roripaugh. For the veterans among your Roripaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roripaugh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Roripaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roripaugh in 1974 was 89, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roripaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roripaugh 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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