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Rieppel Family History

Rieppel 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: Rippel, Riegel, Riedel, Koeppel, Ripper, Riepe, Riebel, Reppe, Rippey

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Where is the Rieppel family from?

You can see how Rieppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieppel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rieppel family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rieppel's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rieppel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieppel 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 Rieppel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Rieppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Rieppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieppel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rieppel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rieppel. For the veterans among your Rieppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieppel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rieppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rieppel in 1962 was 74, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rieppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieppel 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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