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Rupnow Family History

Rupnow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Rubenow near Anklam in West Pomerania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rupnow family from?

You can see how Rupnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupnow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rupnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rupnow families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rupnow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rupnow families in 1911.
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What did your Rupnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rupnow. 39% of Rupnow men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rupnow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rupnow were Machinist and Housework Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rupnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupnow 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Rupnow. 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 277 military records available for the last name Rupnow. For the veterans among your Rupnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupnow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rupnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rupnow in 1952 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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