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Rupner Family History

Rupner 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: Rubner, Runner, Rudner, Turner, Gunner, Kuper, Rupiper, Depner

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Where is the Rupner family from?

You can see how Rupner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rupner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rupner families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rupner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rupner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rupner 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 134 census records available for the last name Rupner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rupner. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rupner. For the veterans among your Rupner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rupner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rupner in 1967 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rupner 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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