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Ripton Family History

Ripton 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: Tipton, Rippon, Lipton, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Ruston, Wilton

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Where is the Ripton family from?

You can see how Ripton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ripton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ripton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ripton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripton 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 Ripton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Foreman
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ripton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripton 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ripton. 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 147 military records available for the last name Ripton. For the veterans among your Ripton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ripton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ripton in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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