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Rippstein Family History

Rippstein 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: Lipstein, Einstein, Millstein, Rothstein, Epstein, Kirstein

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Where is the Rippstein family from?

You can see how Rippstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rippstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Rippstein families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rippstein's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rippstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rippstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rippstein. 43% of Rippstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rippstein women worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Civil Engineer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rippstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Rippstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippstein 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Rippstein. 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 467 military records available for the last name Rippstein. For the veterans among your Rippstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rippstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rippstein in 1965 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rippstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippstein 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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