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Ripak Family History

Ripak 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: Ripa, Pak, Rusak, Rak, Raak, Lipa, Ripp, Ribar, Rapa, Riba

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Where is the Ripak family from?

You can see how Ripak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ripak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ripak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ripak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ripak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Ripak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripak 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ripak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ripak. For the veterans among your Ripak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ripak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ripak in 1966 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

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