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Ripperd Family History

Ripperd 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: Ripper, Tipper, Kipper, Zipper, Lippert, Nipper, Nippert, Lipper

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Where is the Ripperd family from?

You can see how Ripperd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripperd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ripperd families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Ripperd families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripperd's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Ripperd families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ripperd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripperd 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ripperd. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ripperd. For the veterans among your Ripperd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripperd 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripperd

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