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Ruppard Family History

Ruppard 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: Rupard, Rupar, Peppard, Lippard, Ruppert, Leppard, Eppard, Reynard

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Where is the Ruppard family from?

You can see how Ruppard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruppard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ruppard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ruppard family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruppard's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ruppard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruppard 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 65 census records available for the last name Ruppard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruppard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ruppard. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ruppard. For the veterans among your Ruppard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruppard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ruppard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ruppard in 1972 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruppard 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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