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Ripske Family History

Ripske 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: Ripke, Riske, Rise, Fiske, Lipski, Zieske, Risk, Roske, Rike, Pieske

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Where is the Ripske family from?

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

What did your Ripske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Ripske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripske 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ripske. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ripske. For the veterans among your Ripske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripske lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ripske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ripske in 1969 was 90, and 83 in 1995.

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