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Rippner Family History

Rippner 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, Krippner, Tipper, Kipper, Zipper, Rittner, Heppner, Nipper

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Where is the Rippner family from?

You can see how Rippner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rippner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rippner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rippner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rippner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippner 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 Rippner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rippner. 100% of Rippner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rippner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Rippner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippner 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Rippner. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rippner. For the veterans among your Rippner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rippner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rippner in 1966 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rippner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippner 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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