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Rieper Family History

Rieper 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: Kieper, Rieser, Riemer, Rieber, Ripper, Rieder, Riepe, Pieper, Rieker

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Where is the Rieper family from?

You can see how Rieper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rieper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rieper families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rieper's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rieper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieper 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 Rieper ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Domestic Unpaid
    100%

What Rieper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rieper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieper 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Rieper. 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 388 military records available for the last name Rieper. For the veterans among your Rieper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rieper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rieper in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieper 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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