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Ripperdon Family History

Ripperdon 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: Rippeon, Ripper, Rippon, Wipperman, Vipperman, Riveron, Ripperger

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Where is the Ripperdon family from?

You can see how Ripperdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripperdon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ripperdon families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Ripperdon families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripperdon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ripperdon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripperdon 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 36 census records available for the last name Ripperdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripperdon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ripperdon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ripperdon. For the veterans among your Ripperdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripperdon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Ripperdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ripperdon in 1966 was 78, and 76 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripperdon 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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