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Ripy Family History

Ripy 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: Ripp, Rippy, Ripa, Rich, Ray, Rey, Ring, Tripp, Rapp, Ries

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Where is the Ripy family from?

You can see how Ripy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ripy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ripy family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ripy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ripy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ripy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oiler and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ripy. 25% of Ripy men worked as an Oiler and 58% of Ripy women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ripy were Distiller and Housewife. .

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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

  • Oiler
    25%
  • Dietician
    25%
  • Fathers Business
    25%
  • Distiller
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Ripy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ripy. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ripy. For the veterans among your Ripy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Ripy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ripy in 1956 was 37, and 89 in 2002.

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