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Ripon Family History

Ripon Surname Meaning

see Rippon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ripon family from?

You can see how Ripon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ripon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Ripon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ripon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ripon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripon 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 Ripon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ripon. 100% of Ripon men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Ripon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ripon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripon 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Ripon. 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 429 military records available for the last name Ripon. For the veterans among your Ripon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Ripon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ripon in 1971 was 59, and 83 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripon 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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