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Rupert Family History

Rupert Surname Meaning

Dutch, North German, and Slovenian: from the ancient Germanic personal name Rupert composed of the elements hrōd ‘renown’ + berht ‘bright’.

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


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Where is the Rupert family from?

You can see how Rupert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rupert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rupert families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rupert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rupert families in 1891.
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What did your Rupert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rupert. 100% of Rupert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Rupert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupert 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rupert. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Rupert. For the veterans among your Rupert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupert lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rupert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rupert in 1943 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rupert 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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