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Rheppard Family History

Rheppard 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: Sheppard, Peppard, Shepard, Shephard, Leppard, Shepperd, Eppard

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Where is the Rheppard family from?

You can see how Rheppard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rheppard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rheppard families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rheppard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rheppard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rheppard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rheppard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Rheppard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rheppard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rheppard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rheppard. For the veterans among your Rheppard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rheppard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rheppard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rheppard in 1969 was 77, and 95 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rheppard 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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