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Rippee Family History

Rippee Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Rippe written thus to preserve the second syllable.

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


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Where is the Rippee family from?

You can see how Rippee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rippee families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rippee's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rippee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippee 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 Rippee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rippee. 33% of Rippee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rippee women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rippee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rippee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippee 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Rippee. 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 698 military records available for the last name Rippee. For the veterans among your Rippee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippee lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rippee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rippee in 1952 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rippee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippee 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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