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Reipe Family History

Reipe 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: Reise, Reppe, Rempe, Reine, Reape, Reile, Reis, Raine, Leite, Reiff

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Where is the Reipe family from?

You can see how Reipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reipe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Reipe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Reipe families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reipe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reipe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reipe 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 Reipe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reipe. 100% of Reipe 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 Reipe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Reipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reipe 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Reipe. 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 60 military records available for the last name Reipe. For the veterans among your Reipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reipe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Reipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Reipe in 1970 was 78, and 68 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reipe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reipe 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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