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Ruppar Family History

Ruppar 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: Rupar, Rupiper, Kupper, Tupper, Crupper, Ripper, Rappa, Kruppa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruppar 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 16 census records available for the last name Ruppar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruppar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ruppar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ruppar. For the veterans among your Ruppar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruppar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ruppar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruppar in 1973 was 65, and 49 in 2002.

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