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Ripkens Family History

Ripkens 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: Ricken, Ripke, Mickens, Richens, Hipkins, Tilkens, Nickens, Wickens

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Where is the Ripkens family from?

You can see how Ripkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripkens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ripkens family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripkens's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ripkens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ripkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripkens 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 Ripkens. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ripkens. For the veterans among your Ripkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripkens lifespan?

Average Ripkens life expectancy in 1963 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripkens 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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