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Ripking Family History

Ripking 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: Bicking, Tipping, Lipkin, Rifkin, Ridling, Riling, Zipkin, Riskin

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Where is the Ripking family from?

You can see how Ripking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripking family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ripking families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ripking families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ripking's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ripking families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripking 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 131 census records available for the last name Ripking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripking 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ripking. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ripking. For the veterans among your Ripking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripking lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ripking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ripking in 1966 was 86, and 49 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripking 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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