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Rippinger Family History

Rippinger 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: Ripplinger, Coppinger, Ridinger, Riedinger, Pippenger, Koppinger

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Where is the Rippinger family from?

You can see how Rippinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rippinger family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rippinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rippinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Rippinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippinger 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rippinger. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rippinger. For the veterans among your Rippinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rippinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rippinger in 1966 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rippinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippinger 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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