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Rupy Family History

Rupy 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: Rudy, Rury, Tupy, Rupe, Ruby, Rupp, Ray, Bury, Rey, Rush

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Where is the Rupy family from?

You can see how Rupy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rupy family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rupy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rupy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rupy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rupy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rupy. 100% of Rupy men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Rupy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Rupy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rupy. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rupy. For the veterans among your Rupy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rupy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rupy in 1971 was 79, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rupy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rupy 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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