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Rippeon Family History

Rippeon Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Rippon.

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


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Where is the Rippeon family from?

You can see how Rippeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippeon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rippeon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rippeon families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rippeon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rippeon families in 1891.
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What did your Rippeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rippeon. 54% of Rippeon men worked as a Farmer and 59% of Rippeon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rippeon were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    59%
  • Housekeeper
    42%

What Rippeon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Rippeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippeon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rippeon. 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 218 military records available for the last name Rippeon. For the veterans among your Rippeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippeon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rippeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rippeon in 1950 was 50, and 55 in 2004.

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