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Rippie Family History

Rippie 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: Tippie, Rippee, Ripple, Rippe, Lippe, Ripp, Tipple, Gipple, Hippe

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Where is the Rippie family from?

You can see how Rippie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rippie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rippie families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rippie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rippie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippie 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 Rippie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rippie. 35% of Rippie men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rippie women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rippie were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Rippie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rippie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippie 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rippie. 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 115 military records available for the last name Rippie. For the veterans among your Rippie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rippie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rippie in 1956 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rippie 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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