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Rippeteau Family History

Rippeteau 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: Rippetoe, Rippee, Ripper, Wipperman, Vipperman, Rippel, Reneau

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rippeteau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Rippeteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippeteau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rippeteau. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rippeteau. For the veterans among your Rippeteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippeteau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rippeteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rippeteau in 1963 was 47, and 49 in 2004.

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