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Riep Family History

Riep Name 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: Ries, Ripp, Rief, Riepe, Reep, Ried, Riel, Rieb, Diep, Riek

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Where is the Riep family from?

You can see how Riep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Riep families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Riep families living in Minnesota. This was about 64% of all the recorded Riep's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Riep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riep 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 Riep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riep. 50% of Riep men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Riep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Riep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riep 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Riep. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 260 military records available for the last name Riep. For the veterans among your Riep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riep lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Riep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Riep in 1966 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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