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Reip Family History

Reip 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: Reis, Reil, Repp, Remp, Rein, Reid, Keip, Reep, Reap, Reim

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Where is the Reip family from?

You can see how Reip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reip families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Reip families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Reip's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Reip families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reip 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 Reip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reip. 42% of Reip men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Reip women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reip were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reip 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Reip. 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 342 military records available for the last name Reip. For the veterans among your Reip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reip lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Reip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reip in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

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