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Rupert Family History

Rupert Name Meaning

Dutch North German and Slovenian: from the ancient Germanic personal name Rupert composed of the elements hrōd ‘renown’ + berht ‘bright’. Compare Rupprecht .

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


Similar surnames: Robert, Hubert, Rubert, Reppert, Ruder, Eppert, Ruberg, Aubert, Ruter

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Where is the Rupert family from?

You can see how Rupert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rupert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 212 Rupert families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rupert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rupert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rupert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rupert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rupert. 50% of Rupert men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Rupert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rupert were Hunter and Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Hunter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Student
    19%
  • Book Keeper
    13%
  • Income
    13%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Rupert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupert 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rupert. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Rupert. For the veterans among your Rupert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupert lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rupert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rupert in 1943 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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