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Ruppert Name Meaning

German: variant of Rupert .

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


Similar surnames: Huppert, Ruppe, Rupiper, Kupper, Dupper, Poppert, Ripper, Rupe

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Where is the Ruppert family from?

You can see how Ruppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruppert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruppert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Ruppert families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Ruppert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruppert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruppert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ruppert. 50% of Ruppert men worked as an Engineer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Ruppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruppert 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruppert. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Ruppert. For the veterans among your Ruppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruppert lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ruppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ruppert in 1946 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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