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Riepenkroger Family History

Riepenkroger 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: Griepentrog, Ripperger, Diepenbrock, Riedinger, Risenhoover

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Where is the Riepenkroger family from?

You can see how Riepenkroger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riepenkroger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riepenkroger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Riepenkroger families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Riepenkroger's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Riepenkroger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Riepenkroger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riepenkroger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Riepenkroger. 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 Riepenkroger. For the veterans among your Riepenkroger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riepenkroger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Riepenkroger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Riepenkroger in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riepenkroger 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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