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Ripptoe Family History

Ripptoe 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, Ripple, Rippeon, Rippe, Lippe, Rampton

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Where is the Ripptoe family from?

You can see how Ripptoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripptoe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ripptoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ripptoe family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripptoe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ripptoe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripptoe 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 Ripptoe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Ripptoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ripptoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripptoe 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 Ripptoe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ripptoe. For the veterans among your Ripptoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripptoe lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Ripptoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ripptoe in 1983 was 60, and 65 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripptoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripptoe 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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