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Rippatoe Family History

Rippatoe 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: Rippetoe, Rippon, Rippee, Vitatoe, Ripple, Rippeon, Rippe, Ridpath

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Where is the Rippatoe family from?

You can see how Rippatoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippatoe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippatoe families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Rippatoe families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rippatoe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rippatoe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippatoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Rippatoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippatoe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rippatoe. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rippatoe. For the veterans among your Rippatoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippatoe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rippatoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rippatoe in 1967 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippatoe 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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