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Ripson Family History

Ripson 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: Lipson, Ipson, Rippon, Ritson, Rapson, Rison, Gipson, Jipson, Sibson

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Where is the Ripson family from?

You can see how Ripson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ripson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Ripson families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ripson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ripson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripson 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 Ripson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ripson. 34% of Ripson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ripson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ripson were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Ripson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ripson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ripson. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ripson. For the veterans among your Ripson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ripson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ripson in 1964 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripson 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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