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Rieple Family History

Rieple 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: Riepe, Ripple, Riegle, Riedle, Riehle, Biehle, Miele, Tipple, Gipple

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Where is the Rieple family from?

You can see how Rieple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rieple family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rieple families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rieple families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rieple's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rieple families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rieple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rieple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rieple. 100% of Rieple women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rieple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Rieple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rieple 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rieple. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rieple. For the veterans among your Rieple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rieple lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rieple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rieple in 1967 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rieple 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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