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Ripplemeyer Family History

Ripplemeyer 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: Rappleye, Krietemeyer, Ripplinger, Rosemeyer, Rustemeyer, Rodemeyer

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Where is the Ripplemeyer family from?

You can see how Ripplemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripplemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ripplemeyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripplemeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ripplemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripplemeyer 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 Ripplemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ripplemeyer. 67% of Ripplemeyer men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Ripplemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ripplemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripplemeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ripplemeyer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ripplemeyer. For the veterans among your Ripplemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripplemeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Ripplemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ripplemeyer in 1966 was 80, and 70 in 1968.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ripplemeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripplemeyer 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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