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Rippo Family History

Rippo 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, Rippon, Grippo, Ripps, Rippy, Rippe, Tripp, Rapp, Lippe, Lipp

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Where is the Rippo family from?

You can see how Rippo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rippo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rippo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rippo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rippo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rippo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rippo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Floor Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rippo. 100% of Rippo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rippo women worked as a Floor Girl. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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What Rippo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Rippo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rippo 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rippo. 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 77 military records available for the last name Rippo. For the veterans among your Rippo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rippo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rippo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rippo in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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