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Ruppenthal Family History

Ruppenthal Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. Compare Rubendall.

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


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Where is the Ruppenthal family from?

You can see how Ruppenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruppenthal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruppenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Ruppenthal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ruppenthal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruppenthal families in 1880.
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What did your Ruppenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruppenthal. 26% of Ruppenthal men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ruppenthal women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruppenthal were Owner and Nurse.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Ruppenthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruppenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruppenthal 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Ruppenthal. 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 460 military records available for the last name Ruppenthal. For the veterans among your Ruppenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruppenthal lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ruppenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruppenthal in 1946 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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