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Ruppright Family History

Ruppright 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: Rupright, Rupprecht, Upright, Rubright, Drumwright, Cutright, Epright

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Where is the Ruppright family from?

You can see how Ruppright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruppright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruppright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ruppright families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruppright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruppright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruppright 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 Ruppright ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ruppright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Ruppright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruppright 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 Ruppright. 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 Ruppright. For the veterans among your Ruppright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruppright lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ruppright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ruppright in 1965 was 83, and 35 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruppright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruppright 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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