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Rippey Family History

Rippey Name Meaning

English Irish or Scottish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tipper, Riley, Ripley, Rimbey, Wimpey, Zipper, Rippeon, Sipper

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Where is the Rippey family from?

You can see how Rippey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rippey family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rippey's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Rippey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rippey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rippey. 25% of Rippey men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Rippey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rippey were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rippey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippey 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Rippey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rippey. For the veterans among your Rippey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rippey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rippey in 1949 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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