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Rippengal Family History

Rippengal 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: Pippenger, Rippel, Ripperger, Ruppenthal, Iyengar, Ringel, Regal

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Where is the Rippengal family from?

You can see how Rippengal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippengal family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Rippengal families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rippengal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rippengal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippengal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rippengal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rippengal. 100% of Rippengal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rippengal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Rippengal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippengal 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Rippengal. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rippengal. For the veterans among your Rippengal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippengal lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Rippengal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rippengal in 1978 was 80, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippengal 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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