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Ripsin Family History

Ripsin 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: Lipson, Risi, Ipsen, Ipson, Rivlin, Rapin, Rusin, Lipkin, Rippon

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Where is the Ripsin family from?

You can see how Ripsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripsin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ripsin family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripsin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ripsin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ripsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripsin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ripsin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ripsin. For the veterans among your Ripsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripsin lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Ripsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ripsin in 1984 was 59, and 47 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripsin 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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