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Rupley Family History

Rupley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Rup(p)li from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’ or of German Ruple.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rupley family from?

You can see how Rupley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rupley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Rupley families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rupley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rupley families in 1891.
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What did your Rupley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rupley. 67% of Rupley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rupley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupley 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Rupley. 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 521 military records available for the last name Rupley. For the veterans among your Rupley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Rupley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rupley in 1958 was 45, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rupley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rupley 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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