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Rupnik Family History

Rupnik Surname Meaning

Slovenian: topographic name derived from rupa ‘hole in a limestone karst’ dialectally also ‘hollow basin’ or a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Rupa or Rupe.

It is also found in Croatia.

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


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Where is the Rupnik family from?

You can see how Rupnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rupnik families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rupnik's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rupnik families in 1920.
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What did your Rupnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rupnik. 36% of Rupnik men worked as a Miner and 34% of Rupnik women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rupnik were Labor and Secretary.

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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

  • Miner
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Rupnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Rupnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupnik 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Rupnik. 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 277 military records available for the last name Rupnik. For the veterans among your Rupnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupnik lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rupnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rupnik in 1954 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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