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Rupkey Family History

Rupkey 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: Rupley, Duskey, Rucker, Rupel, Rumsey, Rapley, Rumley, Ripke, Ripley

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Where is the Rupkey family from?

You can see how Rupkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupkey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rupkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rupkey families living in Denbighshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rupkey's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Rupkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rupkey 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 Rupkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rupkey. 60% of Rupkey 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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Rupkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Rupkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupkey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rupkey. 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 371 military records available for the last name Rupkey. For the veterans among your Rupkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupkey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rupkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rupkey in 1962 was 29, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rupkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rupkey 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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