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Rupers Family History

Rupers 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: Rupert, Rivers, Kuper, Ruberg, Roper, Capers, Raper, Rupel, Ruder

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Where is the Rupers family from?

You can see how Rupers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rupers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rupers families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rupers's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rupers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rupers 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 Rupers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rupers. 100% of Rupers men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rupers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Rupers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupers 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rupers. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rupers. For the veterans among your Rupers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupers lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rupers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rupers in 1944 was 68, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rupers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rupers 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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