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Ruppel Family History

Ruppel Surname Meaning

South German (also Rüppel): from a pet form of Rupprecht. Compare Rupel.

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


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Where is the Ruppel family from?

You can see how Ruppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruppel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruppel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ruppel families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruppel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ruppel families in 1891.
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What did your Ruppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruppel. 15% of Ruppel men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Ruppel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruppel were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Ruppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ruppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruppel 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruppel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ruppel. For the veterans among your Ruppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruppel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ruppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruppel in 1958 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruppel 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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