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Ripal Family History

Ripal 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: Ripa, Rial, Real, Pal, Vinal, Lipa, Regal, Ripp, Ribar, Rapa

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Where is the Ripal family from?

You can see how Ripal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ripal families living in Mississippi. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ripal's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ripal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripal 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 Ripal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ripal. 100% of Ripal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ripal women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ripal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ripal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripal 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 Ripal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ripal. For the veterans among your Ripal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripal lifespan?

Average Ripal life expectancy in 1964 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripal 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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