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Riopel Family History

Riopel Surname Meaning

French: unexplained. This surname is rare in France; it is found mainly in Ille-et-Vilaine Brittany (France).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Riopel family from?

You can see how Riopel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riopel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Riopel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 504 Riopel families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Riopel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Riopel families in 1911.
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What did your Riopel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Riopel. 31% of Riopel men worked as a Cultivateur and 27% of Riopel women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Riopel were Farmer and Tudiant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    27%
  • Revenue
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Tudiant
    16%

What Riopel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Riopel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riopel 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Riopel. 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 410 military records available for the last name Riopel. For the veterans among your Riopel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riopel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Riopel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Riopel in 1960 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riopel 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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