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Riperton Family History

Riperton 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: Brierton, Riveron, Caperton, Rierson, Roberton, Alderton, Leverton

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Where is the Riperton family from?

You can see how Riperton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riperton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Riperton families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Riperton family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Riperton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Riperton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riperton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Riperton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riperton 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 Riperton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Riperton. For the veterans among your Riperton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riperton lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Riperton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Riperton in 1991 was 91, and 48 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riperton 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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