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Rupeter Family History

Rupeter 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: Rueter, Peter, Rupiper, Grueter, Rutter, Bueter, Rueger, Prueter

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Where is the Rupeter family from?

You can see how Rupeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rupeter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rupeter families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Rupeter's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rupeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rupeter 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 58 census records available for the last name Rupeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupeter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rupeter. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rupeter. For the veterans among your Rupeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupeter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Rupeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rupeter in 1968 was 76, and 82 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rupeter 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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