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Ripton Family History

Ripton 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: Tipton, Rippon, Lipton, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Ruston, Wilton

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Where is the Ripton family from?

You can see how Ripton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ripton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ripton families living in Suffolk. This was about 19% of all the recorded Ripton's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ripton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripton 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 Ripton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ripton. 50% of Ripton men worked as a Builders Bricklayer and 84% of Ripton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ripton were Heavy Shipyard Worker and Childrens Nursemaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Bricklayer
    50%
  • Heavy Shipyard Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Childrens Nursemaid
    17%

What Ripton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ripton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripton 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ripton. 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 147 military records available for the last name Ripton. For the veterans among your Ripton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ripton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ripton in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripton 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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