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Van Ryper Family History

Van 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: Van Riper, Van Dyke, Van Acker, Van Leer, Van Ryzin, Van Ryn

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Where is the Van Ryper family from?

You can see how Van Ryper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Ryper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Ryper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Van Ryper families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Van Ryper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Ryper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van 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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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Van Ryper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Van 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 18 military records available for the last name Van Ryper. For the veterans among your Van Ryper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Ryper lifespan?

Average Van Ryper life expectancy in 2003 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van 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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