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Rupertus Family History

Rupertus 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: Rupert, Roberts, Lupardus, Rewerts, Fuertes, Huertas, Rubert, Ruberto

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Where is the Rupertus family from?

You can see how Rupertus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupertus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rupertus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Rupertus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rupertus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rupertus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rupertus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rupertus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rupertus. 50% of Rupertus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rupertus women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Rupertus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupertus 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Rupertus. 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 700 military records available for the last name Rupertus. For the veterans among your Rupertus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupertus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rupertus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rupertus in 1962 was 57, and 65 in 2004.

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