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You can see how Van Riper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Riper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Riper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 327 Van Riper families living in New Jersey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Van Riper's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Van Riper families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Van Riper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Riper 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Van Riper. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Van Riper. For the veterans among your Van Riper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Riper lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Van Riper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Van Riper in 1949 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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