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Riempp Family History

Riempp 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: Ripp, Repp, Remp, Riemer, Riepe, Rempe, Rieman, Kemp, Tripp, Rapp

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Where is the Riempp family from?

You can see how Riempp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riempp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Riempp families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riempp's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Riempp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riempp 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 Riempp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riempp. 100% of Riempp men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

What Riempp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Riempp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riempp 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Riempp. 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 Riempp. For the veterans among your Riempp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riempp lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Riempp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Riempp in 1970 was 53, and 49 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Riempp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riempp 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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