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Rippingale Family History

Rippingale Surname Meaning

from Rippingale (Lincs) which is recorded as Repinghale in 1086 and Ripingahal' in 1185. The place-name means ‘the nook of the people of a man named Hrepa’ from an Old English personal name *Hrepa.

It incorporates the group-name suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-), indicating a connection to a community or group.

Additionally, the term halh translates to ‘nook’ or ‘corner’, further defining the geographical or social aspect of the name.

The etymology reflects the historical practice of naming locations based on notable individuals and their associated communities.

Overall, Rippingale signifies a location tied to its early inhabitants and their interpersonal bonds through the structure of its name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rippingale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippingale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rippingale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Rippingale families living in Essex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rippingale's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rippingale families in 1891.
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What did your Rippingale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rippingale. 25% of Rippingale men worked as a Commercial Traveller and 84% of Rippingale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rippingale were Carpenter joiner Heavy Worker and Upholsterer Machinist.

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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 1939

  • Commercial Traveller
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Bank Accountant
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner Heavy Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    3%
  • Upholsterer Machinist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rippingale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippingale 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Rippingale. 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 208 military records available for the last name Rippingale. For the veterans among your Rippingale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippingale lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Rippingale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rippingale in 1962 was 77, and 93 in 2001.

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