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Rypma Family History

Rypma 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: Ryba, Rama, Rapa, Roma, Oyama, Repa, Ryman, Rybka, Rappa, Tyma

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Where is the Rypma family from?

You can see how Rypma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rypma family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rypma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rypma family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rypma's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rypma families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rypma 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 Rypma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Rypma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Rypma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rypma 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rypma. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rypma. For the veterans among your Rypma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rypma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rypma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rypma in 1964 was 68, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rypma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rypma 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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