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Ruppenstein Family History

Ruppenstein 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: Rugenstein, Rubenstein, Rosenstein, Rubinstein, Rabenstein

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Where is the Ruppenstein family from?

You can see how Ruppenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruppenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruppenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ruppenstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruppenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruppenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruppenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruppenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruppenstein. 100% of Ruppenstein men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Ruppenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruppenstein 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ruppenstein. 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 234 military records available for the last name Ruppenstein. For the veterans among your Ruppenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruppenstein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Ruppenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruppenstein in 1972 was 76, and 77 in 2000.

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