This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ripperton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ripperton Family History

Ripperton 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: Rippetoe, Rippeon, Winterton, Brierton, Lippert, Pinkerton, Bickerton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ripperton family from?

You can see how Ripperton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripperton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ripperton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ripperton families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ripperton's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ripperton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripperton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ripperton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Power Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ripperton. 34% of Ripperton men worked as a Power Engineer.

View Census Data for Ripperton | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Power Engineer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

What Ripperton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Ripperton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripperton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Ripperton

Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Ripperton. 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.

View all Ripperton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Ripperton. For the veterans among your Ripperton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ripperton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ripperton family history

Discover More

What is the average Ripperton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ripperton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ripperton in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripperton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripperton 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ripperton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial