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Rippell Family History

Rippell 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: Rippel, Rishell, Hipwell, Riddell, Ripper, Ripoll, Poppell, Crispell

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Where is the Rippell family from?

You can see how Rippell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rippell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rippell families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rippell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rippell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippell 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 114 census records available for the last name Rippell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippell 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rippell. 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 Rippell. For the veterans among your Rippell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippell lifespan?

Average Rippell life expectancy in 1997 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippell 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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