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Rupright Family History

Rupright Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rupprecht.

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


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Where is the Rupright family from?

You can see how Rupright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rupright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rupright family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Rupright's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rupright families in 1891.
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What did your Rupright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rupright. 36% of Rupright men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rupright women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rupright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rupright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupright 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rupright. 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 202 military records available for the last name Rupright. For the veterans among your Rupright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupright lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rupright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rupright in 1963 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rupright 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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