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Ruppell Family History

Ruppell 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: Ruppel, Rundell, Russell, Rupel, Rudell, Poppell, Dupell, Rippel

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Where is the Ruppell family from?

You can see how Ruppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruppell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ruppell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ruppell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruppell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruppell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruppell 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 Ruppell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hatter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruppell. 100% of Ruppell men worked as a Hatter.

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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

  • Hatter
    100%

What Ruppell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Ruppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruppell 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ruppell. 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 287 military records available for the last name Ruppell. For the veterans among your Ruppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruppell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ruppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruppell in 1942 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruppell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruppell 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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