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Ripstoss Family History

Ripstoss 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: Stoss, Ristow, Ross, Royston, Ruston, Rolston, Lipson, Winston

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Where is the Ripstoss family from?

You can see how Ripstoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripstoss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ripstoss family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripstoss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ripstoss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripstoss 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 10 census records available for the last name Ripstoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripstoss 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ripstoss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ripstoss. For the veterans among your Ripstoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripstoss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ripstoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ripstoss in 1965 was 48, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripstoss 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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