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Ryper Family History

Ryper 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: Roper, Raper, Rymer, Ryner, Ryder, Ryker, Ryer, Pyper, Ryser, Rye

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Where is the Ryper family from?

You can see how Ryper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ryper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ryper families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Ryper families living in Angus. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ryper's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ryper families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ryper 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 Ryper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ryper. 100% of Ryper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ryper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Ryper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ryper 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ryper. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ryper. For the veterans among your Ryper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ryper lifespan?

Average Ryper life expectancy in 1972 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ryper 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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