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Riepl Family History

Riepl 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: Riepe, Riehl, Riel, Riedl, Kiel, Real, Ries, Kiehl, Briel, Reil

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Where is the Riepl family from?

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

What did your Riepl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Riepl. 45% of Riepl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Riepl women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Riepl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riepl 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Riepl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Riepl. For the veterans among your Riepl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riepl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Riepl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Riepl in 1962 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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