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Ripo Family History

Ripo 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: Ripp, Riso, Rigo, Rio, Ripa, Rizo, Rico, Rich, Vito, Ito

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Where is the Ripo family from?

You can see how Ripo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ripo families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ripo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ripo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripo 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 Ripo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Turner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ripo. 60% of Ripo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ripo women worked as a Turner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ripo were Driver and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Turner
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Ripo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Ripo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripo 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ripo. 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 88 military records available for the last name Ripo. For the veterans among your Ripo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ripo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ripo in 1960 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripo 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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