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Riopelle Family History

Riopelle Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Riopel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riopelle family from?

You can see how Riopelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riopelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Riopelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Riopelle families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Riopelle's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Riopelle families in 1891.
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What did your Riopelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Chocolate Dipper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riopelle. 20% of Riopelle men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Riopelle women worked as a Chocolate Dipper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riopelle were Manager and New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chocolate Dipper
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Riopelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riopelle 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Riopelle. 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 427 military records available for the last name Riopelle. For the veterans among your Riopelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riopelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Riopelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Riopelle in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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