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Ripske Family History

Ripske 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: Ripke, Riske, Rise, Fiske, Lipski, Zieske, Risk, Roske, Rike, Pieske

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Where is the Ripske family from?

You can see how Ripske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ripske family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripske's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ripske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripske 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 50 census records available for the last name Ripske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripske 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ripske. 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 Ripske. For the veterans among your Ripske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripske lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ripske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ripske in 1969 was 90, and 83 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripske 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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