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Ruper Family History

Ruper 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: Kuper, Roper, Raper, Rupel, Ruder, Rumer, Rupar, Rupert, Rupe, Rufer

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Where is the Ruper family from?

You can see how Ruper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ruper families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruper's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ruper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruper 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 Ruper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruper. 28% of Ruper men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ruper women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruper were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Ruper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruper 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Ruper. 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 325 military records available for the last name Ruper. For the veterans among your Ruper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ruper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruper in 1963 was 67, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruper 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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