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Ripling Family History

Ripling 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: Ridling, Riling, Kipling, Rilling, Billing, Frieling, Rolling

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Where is the Ripling family from?

You can see how Ripling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ripling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ripling families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ripling's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ripling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripling 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 Ripling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ripling. 100% of Ripling men worked as a Labor and 50% of Ripling women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Ripling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Ripling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripling 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ripling. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ripling. For the veterans among your Ripling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ripling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ripling in 1968 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripling 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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